Episodes
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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 they’re 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 Zach’s 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 “why?”
and “what happened to make you feel
that way?” and “do you feel safe here?”
and “what can I do to help you feel safe
here?” I know I like to talk; I love the sound
of my own voice, but I’m going to shut up
and listen more. Clearly, I haven’t heard
all that’s been said. I am protecting myself.
I am pulling up the drawbridge. I’m asking
Black women to pull up the drawbridge.
I’m Whitney Houston in the last verse
of “It’s Not Right, but It’s Okay.” I’m
paying my light bill and taking care
of my babies. I’m 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
“Ode to My Blackness” by Evie Shockley (The New Black – 2011)“Ode to My Whiteness” by Sharon Olds (Odes – 2016)ZACH
“Kiss of Life” by SadeSteel Magnolias (1989)Zach’s Guest DJ Song List
Sam’s Guest DJ Song List
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Episodes manquant?
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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.
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.
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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: “the earth is a living thing” 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.
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.
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Recommendations:
SAM: The Tokyo Mass Choir singing GOSPEL MUSIC + Whitney Houston Freedom Concert (in limited Theaters)
SAEED: “Haiku Garden” 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.
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.
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Recommendations:
SAM: CHARLI XCX Remix Album (and “Everything Is Romantic” 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 culture’s shifting relationship with witchcraft. 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.
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The Sam Sanders Show
Voter registration link
Recommendations:
SAM: Call Her Daddy episode with Kamala Harris
SAEED: “Love Poem” by Danez Smith – 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 Yang’s 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.
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.
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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 ‘Diddy’ 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.
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.
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Recommendations:
SAM: Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte
SAEED: “Apologies to All the People in Lebanon” by June Jordan
ZACH: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
McSweeney’s - It’s 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 Vance’s false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Then, they answer a listener’s advice question about sex. 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.
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Voter registration link
Previous episode discussing allegations against Diddy
Recommendations:
SAM: Florida Wata - Swamp Session from Doechii
SAEED: “In Any Event” by Dorianne Laux
ZACH: Dawn Richard’s “Quiet In A World Full of Noise” 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.
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.
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Recommendations:
SAM: Strange Darling
SAEED: “Evil” 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 “Brat” and “Demure” to rest. 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.
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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, “Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital”. 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.
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.
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Elise’s 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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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about the latest updates in politics. Then, Zach has an insightful conversation with former close friend of JD Vance – Sofia Nelson.
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On this first-ever “Ask Us Anything” style episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach answer some of your burning questions about their personal lives, friendships, careers, and 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 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.
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach share more of their favorite modern scriptures – the literary works that they frequently turn to.
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.
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Modern Scriptures:
ZACH:
“Godspeed” by Frank OceanJames Baldwin being interviewed in the Village Voice in 1984 in a piece titled ”Go the Way Your Blood Beats,” when asked about queerness in regards to race.SAM:
Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987–1993 by Sarah SchulmanCue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV by Emily Nussbaum [Chapter 3: The Betrayal (about An American Family)]Alone in Miami by Remi WolfSAEED:
“Flood” by Kim Addonizo from her book TELL MESULA by Toni Morrison -
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about their current obsession - the 2024 Olympics, and the Democratic party’s latest campaign tactic against Trump and Vance. 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.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
SAM: Charm by Clairo
SAEED: Devotion by Ocean Vuong from NIGHT SKY WITH EXIT WOUNDS
ZACH: Love Island on USA Season 6
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Joe finally did it! On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Zach and Saeed talk about Vice President Kamala Harris’ path to presidency, misogynoir and a new feeling of hope. 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.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
SAM: Childish Gambino's album – Bando Stone & the New World
ZACH: The Boyfriend on Netflix
SAEED: Gregory Orr – I Want to Go Back
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about Donald Trump’s unexpected running mate decision, and they offer a listener advice on feeling survivor’s guilt. 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.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
SAM: The Other Two on MAX
ZACH: Sort Of on MAX
Sam’s interview with Sarah Schneider and Chris Kelly
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss concerns about President Biden’s mental fitness, and where the Democratic party has fumbled. They also talk about some of their summer travel pet peeves. 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.
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Los Angeles Live Show
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
SAM: Thelma
SAEED: Doo Wop by Amaud Jamaul Johnson (from Imperial Liquors)
ZACH: Charli XCX Boiler Room Set
Boyfriend’s Shirt: https://boyfriendshirt.mx/
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