Episodios

  • Hit Him in the Pocketbook!
    Mar 12 2025

    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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    51 m
  • Modern Scriptures at On Air Fest
    Mar 5 2025

    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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    37 m
  • I Can't Call It!
    Feb 26 2025

    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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    52 m
  • Hey, Sis: featuring Caitlin Dickerson
    Feb 24 2025

    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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    53 m
  • Divorced Dad Energy
    Feb 19 2025

    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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    56 m
  • Can We Talk About F*cking Eggs?! featuring Tim Miller
    Feb 12 2025

    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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    54 m
  • Cheers, Queerleaders!
    Feb 10 2025

    On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach recap Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance.

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    34 m
  • It Doesn’t End with This
    Feb 5 2025

    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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    57 m