Episodes
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss how Elon Musk is inflicting mass pollution on a Black neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee. Then, they chat about new Netflix show, “The Four Seasons”. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Recommendations:
SAM: Andor
ZACH: Thunderbolts
SAEED: “43” by Robin Coste Lewis
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach sit down with Senator Elizabeth Warren to talk about her political "conversion" story, President Trump's first 100 days in office, and some signs of hope to help us get through the rest of his term. Plus, what's keeping Sen. Warren's vibe right?
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Recommendations:
SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN: Dogs. Shout to Bailey!
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On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach give their takes on the 2025 Met Gala. But first, Zach chats with Chioma Nnadi, Head of Editorial Content at British Vogue and host of The Run Through with Vogue. They talked about Black dandyism, André Leon Talley, and more.
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Loved Zach’s chat with Chioma Nnadi? Dive deeper into the world of Vogue with The Run-Through with Vogue, your backstage pass to all things celebrity and fashion: swap.fm/l/vogue-runthrough-Ut2zSe
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss Trump’s first 100 days in office. Then, they talk about the kick-off of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour, and dynamic concert ticket pricing. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Recommendations:
SAM: Sarah Vaughn’s 1981 Beatles cover album
ZACH: Real Women Have Curves on Broadway
SAEED: “The Endlessness” by Ada Limon
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A Special Conversation with Ada Limón
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach chat about Ryan Coogler’s box office hit, “Sinners”, and the conversation it has sparked. Then, they talk about money dysmorphia and “boom boom” culture. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Recommendations:
SAM: Jay Jurden is Holding Space
ZACH: The Pitt on MAX
SAEED: “Meditations in an Emergency” by Cameron Awkward-Rich
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss the Blue Origin Feminist Stunt and all things Coachella. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Recommendations:
SAM: G20 on Amazon Prime Video, and The Group Chat series on TikTok
ZACH: ‘Dying For Sex’ (on HULU) starring Michelle Williams
SAEED: “Whitey on the Moon” by Gil Scott-Heron
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss the stock market crashing, Trump's tariffs, and the #Handsoff protests that swept the globe on April 5th. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Recommendations:
SAM: Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race that Will Change the World by Parmy Olson | Sam's conversation with Sarah Schulman
ZACH: Mid-Century Modern (on HULU)
SAEED: Sleeping in the Forest by Mary Oliver
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about season three of “The White Lotus", and the “sin” of empathy. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Recommendations:
SAM: This American Life - Heretics
ZACH: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson by Tourmaline [Pre-Order]
SAEED: “Enter Military Songs” by Dalia Taha
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On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Zach has a chat with writer, activist, and filmmaker, Tourmaline. They talk about her new book, “The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson”, finding your worth in history, the current state of trans rights, and more.
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the impact of economic protests, fitness influencer culture, and the social trend of disordered living. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Recommendations:
SAM: The Sam Sanders Show ft. Torrey Peters // The Residence on Netflix
ZACH: Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen
SAEED: “Per Aspera” from I Hope This Helps by Samiya Bashir
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about America’s current relationship with the world, and what may be the start of a Democratic civil war. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
Recommendations:
SAM: Stag Dance by Torrey Peters + Black Bag (the movie)
ZACH: Adolescence on Netflix
SAEED: Poem for the Reader by Alex Dimitroff
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On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Saeed has a chat with writer and historian, Imani Perry. They talk about her new book, “Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People”, the importance of self-regard, spirituality, and more.
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach discuss Mahmoud Khalil being arrested on the Columbia University campus. Then, they talk about the reality of a romantic future for young Americans. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Recommendations:
SAM: “Paradise” on Hulu
ZACH: “With Love, Meghan” on Netflix
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach, Saeed and Sam share a few modern scriptures in front of a live audience at On Air Fest. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
Recommendations:
SAM: A father's monologue in "Call Me By Your Name."
SAEED: Imani Perry's new book, Black in Blues
ZACH: Shortbus (the film)
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Saeed answer a few listener advice questions. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Recommendations:
SAM: Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway Album & Roberta Flack featuring Donny Hathaway Album
SAEED: “afterwards the boys stand in the kitchen” from PLAY DEAD by Francine J. Harris
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On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Sam has a chat with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Caitlin Dickerson. They talk about Trump 2.0, what’s happening with the U.S. immigration landscape, and more.
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss mass layoffs hitting the federal government. Then, they dissect a recently published letter from the New York Times, which poses the question: can dating women of color solve my racism? Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Recommendations:
SAM: The Year of the Slug - Caroline Rose
ZACH: Kelela’s “In The Blue Light”
SAEED: Just the Wind for a Sound, Softly Carl Phillips
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk to Tim Miller, political commentator and host of The Bulwark Podcast. They discuss “normal gays” for Trump, and why the Democratic party has seemingly not pushed back against Trump’s latest political moves. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Recommendations:
SAM: Nickel Boys
ZACH: Companion
TIM: Bands on Coachella list and “The Sluts” by Dennis Cooper
The Bulwark Podcast
The Sam Sanders Show
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On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach recap Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance.
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Elon Musk’s role in Donald Trump's presidency. Then, they discuss the ongoing case between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Recommendations:
Sam: My chat with Billie Eilish’s vocal coach, Doug Peck
Saeed: “Kindness Comes Too Easily to Wicked Men” from “Master” by Simon Shieh
Zach: Halo Top Mix-Ins Ice Cream
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