On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach give their take on the rap beef between Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj. They also discuss how out-of-touch Democratic politicians are with the general public in their handling of the Israel-Hamas War. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Brokeback MountainSAEED: Who Said It Was Simple by Audre LordZACH: GRISELDA on Netflix

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach give their reactions to the 2024 Oscar nominations, and talk about how culture is at a stand-still. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Game NightsSAEED: “Frank: Sonnets” by Diane SeussZACH:  Love Lies Bleeding by Rose Glass (out March 8th) Links:How Beyoncé, Drake and Taylor Swift landed on pop’s permanent A-listIs Our American Culture Frozen?Why the 2020s Don’t Have A Style

On this bonus episode of Vibe Check, Sam and writer and director, Cord Jefferson, talk about Cord’s new film, “American Fiction”, their long-time friendship, the importance of Black representation, and much more. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss the Iowa Caucus, the 2024 Presidential election, and the rise in musical films like Wonka, The Color Purple, and Mean Girls. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Sauce RecipeSAEED: I’m Going Back To Minnesota Where Sadness Makes Sense by Danez SmithZACH: ORIGINS by Ava DuVernay 

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach discuss the upcoming 2024 award season, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and the state of reality tv. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Poor ThingsZACH: Erasure by Perceval Everett

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach offer some advice on navigating a work crush, diversifying workplace culture, and whether or not to accept contact from an ex.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach reflect on some of the biggest news and culture moments of 2023. Plus, they talk about what they’re leaving behind this year, and what their intentions are for 2024.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach share another installment of their modern scriptures, as they talk about the literary works that they frequently turn to.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff.------------------------------------------------------MODERN SCRIPTURES:ZACH:SCRIPTURE 1: IN THE WAKE: ON BLACKNESS AND BEING by Christina SharpeSCRIPTURE 2: ALL THE MEN WHO LEFT WERE WHITE by Josie Duffy Rice (2014)SAEED:SCRIPTURE 1:  Life on Mars (The Weather In Space) by Tracy K. SmithSCRIPTURE 2: The Source of Self-Regard by Toni Morrison SAM:SCRIPTURE 1: @BlackLiturgies on InstagramSCRIPTURE 2: Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach go all in on the new film, “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé”. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: Love Alive by Walter HawkinsSAEED: “Landless Acknowledgment” by Nate Marshall from the book FINNA https://splitlipthemag.com/poetry/0220/nate-marshallZACH: American Symphony on NetflixA Renaissance Review by Angelica Jade Bastien: https://www.vulture.com/article/renaissance-a-film-by-beyonce-review.html

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the recent slew of celebrity lawsuits that have been filed in New York, and they reflect on the past year of Elon Musk’s reign at X (Twitter). Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: Dream Scenario and Short Ribs (by Alison Roman)SAEED: Part 2 of Angel Nafis’s poem “Gravity” — https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/58063/gravity-56d23c1d15a2a ZACH: Saltburn

On this special book club episode of Vibe Check, Saeed, Sam, and Zach talk to author Matthew Desmond about his book, “Poverty, by America”. Plus, Matthew answers a few listener questions.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. 

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Jack Harlow’s new song “Lovin On Me”, White-boy winter, and the biggest freeway in Los Angeles catching fire. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/13/opinion/gaza-war-children-photo.htmlSAEED: Social Skills Training by Solmaz Sharif ZACH: Gen V/The Boys/Invisible

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach check-in about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: Welcome Home - Gareth DonkinSAEED: “American Sonnet for My Past and Future Assassin” by Terrance HayesZACH: Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Donald Trump by Spencer Ackerman 

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discussed the state of the housing market, and how Airbnb has been a culprit. They also talked about Tik Tok food influencer Keith Lee’s review of the Atlanta food scene. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: The Burial (Amazon Prime Video)SAEED: Track 1: Lush Life by Jericho BrownZACH: Fellow Travelers (miniseries on Showtime)

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Saeed talk about the juicy details of Britney Spears’s new memoir: "The Woman in Me”,  and the do’s and don’ts of Halloween. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: The Guest: A Novel, by Emma ClineSAEED: Self-Portrait as Out-Fighter by Camille Rankine

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss the conflict in the Middle East, how it all feels, and the misinformation being spread online. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: My Delirious Trip to the Heart of SwiftiedomSAEED: Celebrate Good Times by Franny ChoiZACH: OUT IN THE DARK by Michael Mayer + Queering maps We Lived Happily During the War by Ilya KaminskyExplanations Are Not Excuses by Sarah Schulman

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about how the act of ‘coming out’ has changed over time, their personal experiences, and Drake’s history of misogyny. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: Family Meal by Bryan WashingtonSAEED: PIG by Sam SaxZACH: Creo (15% off + free shipping using VIBECHECK at wearcreo.com)

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Governor Gavin Newsom, the state of celebrity relationships, and divorce. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: The Golden BachelorSAEED: Postscript by Marie HoweZACH: Naked Attraction

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about the end of the WGA strike, a looming government shutdown, and Taylor Swift's NFL catch. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: "Extremely Online" by Taylor LorenzZACH: "The Super Models" on Apple TV+

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Hasan Minhaj embellishing life experiences for the sake of comedy, and the rise in shoplifting cases across the nation. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------SAM: Heaven - Cleo SolSAEED: We Feel Now a Largeness Coming On by Tracy K. SmithZACH: Theater Camp on Hulu 

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ support of Danny Masterson, Drew Barrymore working through the ongoing WGA strike, and their thoughts on Doja Cat’s recent behavior. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------Ways to help Morocco: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/morocco-earthquake-donation-victims-assistance-help-contribute-rcna102903 RECOMMENDATIONS:Sam: GUTS - Olivia RodrigoSaeed: https://www.tiktok.com/@cultureworkZach: Support Your Local Live Theaters: JOB in New York City |  Soul Train in San Francisco

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach catch up on some of the news and pop culture stories from the past few weeks, and they also discuss this year’s Burning Man Festival disaster. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------Sam: PlatonicSaeed: Circe by Madeline Miller (audio book)Zach: Volcano by Jungle

The Stacks is a podcast about books and the people who read them, hosted by Traci Thomas. On this episode, Sam Sanders joins Traci to discuss the history of objectivity in journalism, what identity is and how people wield it, and what it’s like working with his friends on his new show, Vibe Check. You can find The Stacks wherever you get your podcasts.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach share their personal picks for this year’s “Song of the Summer.” We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------Sam: Hummingbird - James Blake + Metro Boomin | America Has A Problem (Remix) - Beyonce feat. Kendrick Lamar | Calm Down - Rema feat. Selena GomezSaeed: Rush - Troye Sivan | Dance the Night  - Dua Lipa | Body Do - Chloe BaileyZach: Free Yourself - Jessie Ware | (It Goes Like) Nanana - Peggy Gou | Karma - Taylor Swift

On this bonus episode of Vibe Check, Sam and musician, Emily King, talk about her new album “Special Occasion”, breakups, and grief. Plus, Emily’s mom offers some advice on love and life.You can find Emily King on Twitter or Instagram @emilykingmusic.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. 

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach offer some advice on  how to navigate dating, how to keep going when the world is on fire, and reintroducing yourself to cannabis as a parent. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. 

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about literary works that they frequently turn to, what purpose they serve in each of their lives, and why.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------Sam’s Picks:https://pluralistic.net/2023/01/21/potemkin-ai/#hey-guyshttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/magazine/poem-small-kindnesses.htmlSaeed’s Picks: https://electricliterature.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/silenceintoaction.pdfhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/11/magazine/poem-smokey.htmlZach’s Picks: The Bluest Eye, Toni MorrisonCruising Utopia, Jose Esteban MunozMelissa McCarthy Profile: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/17/magazine/nobody-works-harder-for-a-laugh-than-melissa-mccarthy.html

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the senseless murder of O’Shae Sibley, and the possibility of aliens being on Earth. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------Sam: The Art of Forgetting - Caroline Rose (The Kiss)Saeed: In The Wake by Christina SharpeZach: Kokomo City------------------------------------------------------Dos Cuerpos:https://www.doscuerposmx.com/The Anti-Violence Project:https://avp.org/

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the new Barbie movie, the future of cinema, gender and identity politics, and more. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------Sam: Chewing GumSaeed: The Good WifeZach: Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence by Adrienne Rich ------------------------------------------------------Vulture’s “Barbie” Review: https://www.vulture.com/article/barbie-review-we-shouldnt-have-to-grade-this-on-a-curve.htmlSam and Michaela Coel Conversation: https://www.npr.org/2021/08/31/1033148189/michaela-coel-misfits-i-may-destroy-you

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the SAG-AFTRA strike, Troye Sivan’s new music video, “Rush”, and body inclusivity. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: Sam: Joy RideSaeed: Diablo IVZach:  Fountain Baby - Amaarae

On this bonus episode of Vibe Check, Zach and staff writer for the New York Times magazine, Jenna Wortham talk about their essay ‘Want to Love Your Body? Try Swimming Naked,’ queer spaces and self-love.You can find Jenna Wortham on Twitter or Instagram @jennydeluxeJenna Wortham's New York Times essay ‘Want to Love Your Body? Try Swimming Naked’:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/22/magazine/playa-zipolite-nude-beach-mexico.html

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach have an in depth, vulnerable discussion about grief, in light of recent life events. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: Sam: Is It Cake? (Netflix)Saeed: The Long Goodbye by Meghan O’RourkeZach:  A Year of Magical Thinking (2005) by Joan Didion

On this live episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk to Penn Badgley about being delusional, infidelity, fame, and so much more. Plus, they answer a few advice questions from the audience.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Special thanks to 92NY and Penn Badgley!

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach discuss a deadly incident of self-defense in Chicago, patriarchy, and why people don’t have cookouts anymore. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: Saeed: Kelly Clarkson’s new album: ChemistryZach:  And Just Like That… (Sex and the City)

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk about Bebe Rexha being assaulted by a fan, and the latest development regarding the controversial Body Mass Index (BMI). Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: Saeed: Black Mirror: Season 6 – (Joan Is Awful, Loch Henry, and Beyond the Sea)Zach:  Swiping America

On this bonus episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and New York Times bestselling author, Roxane Gay, talk about Roxane’s relationship with television, the allure of soap operas, the Writers Guild of America strike, and much more.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. You can find Roxane Gay on Instagram @roxanegay74.------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Black people’s facial expressions being scrutinized, and how the internet determines if a song becomes a hit. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on TikTok @vibecheckpod.------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: Sam: Hummingbird by James Blake and Metro Boomin Saeed: Tongue by MNEK (Jarreau Vandal Remix)Zach: That! Feels Good! By Jessie Ware

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about seeing Beyonce live in London, and why Pride month feels different this year. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on TikTok @vibecheckpod.------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: Sam: Chris Licht Profile and Past LivesSaeed: Isaac JulienZach: The Boys on Amazon Prime

Sam, Saeed and Zach guest on Slate’s advice podcast, Dear Prudence. Listen as they team up with host, Jenée Desmond-Harris, to offer guidance on life, relationships, and much more.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on TikTok @vibecheckpod.------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the “Barefoot-boy Summer” trend, and Governor Ron DeSantis continuing to wreak havoc on Florida. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on TikTok @vibecheckpod.------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Sam: Special Occasion - Emily KingSaeed: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Zach: Selling Sunset

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about CNN’s Donald Trump town hall, the 2024 Presidential election season, and the evolution of Janelle Monae. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on TikTok @vibecheckpod.------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Sam: Cold War + Mushrooms and Roses by Janelle MonaeSaeed: Kim’s ConvenienceZach: Traffic by Ben SmithThe Sporkful featuring Sam, Saaed, and Zach

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the child labor crisis in America, and the newest epidemic: loneliness. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on TikTok @vibecheckpod.------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Sam: Melissa McCarthy NY Times ProfileSaeed: The video-game WytchWoodZach: ‘We See Each Other’ by Tre’vell AndersonWhy Do Rich People Love Quiet?

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, and Zach talk about age and leadership, and the upcoming royal coronation. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on TikTok @vibecheckpod.------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Sam: The Highways of My Life - Isley BrothersZach: Jury Duty on FreeVee/Amazon Prime

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, and Zach talk about the history of the Met Gala, the reason it’s culturally relevant, and the looks they loved and hated. (And also, Rihanna’s super late entrance).We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on TikTok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss the firing of cable news hosts Tucker Carlson from FOX, and Don Lemon from CNN. They also offer relationship advice to a few listeners. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Saeed: Independently Owned - Alex NewellZach: “Shrinking” on Apple TV+Sam: Poverty, by America - Matthew DesmondDon Lemon’s Misogyny at CNN, Exposed: Malicious Texts, Mocking Female Co-Workers and ‘Diva-Like Behavior’

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Ralph Yarl's story, stand-your-ground laws, and the consequences of a potential writer's strike. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. You can read the study Sam mentions about gun ownership in the first segment here. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.You can get 10% off Squarespace with promo code: vibecheck www.squarespace.com/vibecheck This week's recommendations:Saeed: Biography of X - Catherine LaceyZach: Drag Race - Season 15Sam: Quietly Hostile - Samantha Irby             Wow, No Thank You - Samantha Irby             Meaty - Samantha Irby              We Are Never Meeting In Real Life- Samantha Irby  Sam's Playlist:https://spotify.link/pppi7UiAHyb

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about “The Tennessee Three”, HBO’s “Succession”, and the impact of television character deaths. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Saeed: Smokiez EdiblesZach: Magic Spoon Sam: TikTok’s Enshittification by Cory DoctorowWhy I Keep My Eyes – and My Mind – on the SouthSam’s Playlist:https://spotify.link/pppi7UiAHyb

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about the indictment of former President Donald Trump, and the loss of the internet’s “front page”. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.This week’s recommendations: Sam: Beef (on Netflix)Saeed: Against Heaven by Kemi AlabiZach: A Thousand and One (in theaters)Sam’s Playlist:https://spotify.link/pppi7UiAHyb

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the potential TikTok ban, gun violence, and John Wick: Chapter 4. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.This week’s recommendations: Sam: Caroline Rose - Do You Think We’ll Last Forever?Saeed: Puss In Boots: The Last WishZach: The Gwyneth Paltrow Trial 

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about celebrity stylist Law Roach’s retirement announcement and the new Amazon Prime series “Swarm”. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the trend of ‘outing’ politicians. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss their 2023 Oscars predictions and do a deep dive on 11x nominated film, ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about drag bans and anti-trans legislation in Tennessee, the reemergence of dupe culture, and Cocaine Bear. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod. You can get 10% off Squarespace with promo code: vibecheck www.squarespace.com/vibecheck

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Saeed talk about Senator John Fetterman’s hospitalization for depression, performative wellness, and SZA’s record breaking sophomore album, “SOS”. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, America’s problematic infrastructure, and how to heal from a breakup. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII half-time performance, and share their thoughts on some of their most unforgettable Super Bowl moments of all time.www.squarespace.com/vibecheck10% off Squarespace with promo code: vibecheck  We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about award shows and how they mirror society, and Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis’ war on education. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the murder of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police, sobriety, and consumption in all aspects of our lives. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about mass layoffs, the current economic crisis, and the poorly-rated reality show 'The Real Friends of WeHo'. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the upsurge of police brutality and the obsession with celebrity death. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the political riots in Brazil and the unexpected Blockbuster hit M3GAN. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this musical episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach share some of their favorite songs of all time, and the many memories tied to them.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach reflect on 2022. They highlight the biggest moments of the year, talk about what they’re leaving behind, and set their intentions for 2023. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach share their best tips on how to keep your vibe right during the holiday season. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about domestic terrorism being the nation’s biggest threat, the ‘Good Morning America’ scandal, and why the marriage archetype is broken. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the fatal shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, and why afterwork activities should not be obligatory. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach dig into the mailbag to answer some of your burning questions!We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Twitter @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstafford. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the “Rainbow Wave” that occurred during last week’s midterm elections, and discuss opposing viewpoints on the new movie, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Twitter @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstafford. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Twitter’s slow and steady demise, and the impact of Black Twitter over the years. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Twitter @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstafford. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the attack on Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, the rise of political violence, and 2023 Oscar predictions. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Twitter @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstafford. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach celebrate the life and legacy of the late comic actor, Leslie Jordan, and talk about the “garden coffee lady” Twitter frenzy. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Twitter @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstafford. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Elon Musk, foreign policy, and the entertainment industry giving us “mid” content. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Twitter @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstafford. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the latest Kanye West controversy, fascism, and President Joe Biden’s plans to pardon marijuana offenders. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Twitter @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstafford. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about why the movie “Bros” is a box-office flop, and the latest drama surrounding former NFL player Herschel Walker. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Twitter @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstafford. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Rihanna headlining the Super Bowl LVII halftime show, the Brett Favre welfare scandal, and the countless NFL controversies. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Twitter @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstafford. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about migrants being used as political pawns, and celebrate the 25th anniversary of two iconic albums: Mariah Carey’s “Butterfly” and Janet Jackson’s “The Velvet Rope”. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Twitter @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstafford. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the Twitter frenzy that followed, and an opinionated recap of the 74th Annual Emmy Awards. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Twitter @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstafford. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the current crisis in Pakistan, climate change, and the juicy drama behind the scenes of ‘Don’t Worry Darling’. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Twitter @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstafford. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about President Joe Biden, student loan debt relief, and the disappointing downfall of the streaming era. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Twitter @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstafford. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the current Monkeypox crisis and Queer-baiting in Hollywood. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Twitter @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstafford. Also, follow us on Tik Tok @vibecheckpod.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the thievery of Black music, White men failing up, and toxic stan culture. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Twitter @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstafford..

A weekly podcast where journalist and podcaster Sam Sanders (Into It, formerly NPR’s It’s Been a Minute), writer Saeed Jones (How We Fight for Our Lives), and journalist and Tony Award-winning producer Zach Stafford (formerly The Advocate, A Strange Loop) 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. Join the weekly kiki starting August 17th.