115 episodes

A weekly podcast where Sam Sanders, Saeed Jones, and Zach Stafford 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.

Vibe Check Stitcher Studios

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 1.3K Ratings

A weekly podcast where Sam Sanders, Saeed Jones, and Zach Stafford 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.

    Let’s Get to the Word

    Let’s Get to the Word

    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 vibecheck@stitcher.com, 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.

    • 35 min
    Things Are Getting Weird

    Things Are Getting Weird

    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 vibecheck@stitcher.com, 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.

    • 52 min
    Hold Onto Your Wigs

    Hold Onto Your Wigs

    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 vibecheck@stitcher.com, 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.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Do It While It’s Still Legal

    Do It While It’s Still Legal

    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 vibecheck@stitcher.com, 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.

    • 49 min
    Give Us the Wheel!

    Give Us the Wheel!

    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 vibecheck@stitcher.com, 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.

    • 54 min
    The Ultimate Dom featuring ALOK

    The Ultimate Dom featuring ALOK

    On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach talks to comedian, writer, and activist ALOK about using comedy as a way of broadening people’s mindsets, why laughter is necessary for survival, the functions of death and grief, and much more.

    We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, 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.

    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
1.3K Ratings

1.3K Ratings

Alya O ,

Gems Gems Gems

I’m an Arab listener from (and living in) Kuwait. While one might think these episodes cater to an American audience, I find it a universal podium of GEMS. The hosts are charming, eloquent, empathetic with soothing voices that make any conversation sound like a sermon. They are genuinely intelligent, in tune with global events, and have truly wise intellectual takes on every single subject - whether it’s political or pure fun pop culture. GEMS across the board!

Edward Graves ,

Impressed

I attended the live taping at The Ford in LA and was very impressed with how all three hosts were able to thread a through line that is the intersection of pop culture and politics. I very much enjoyed the nuance and perspective that they provided being academics and being people that have worked on campaigns. As this 2024 presidential election is ever changing, I’m looking forward to listening weekly to their insights.

Samsa313 ,

Wish this was a daily podcast!

I mean truly I owe all these beautiful beings a margarita because they have been great friends to me, and they don’t even know it! Saeed is the deity of poetry. Sam is the pragmatic sassy one. Zach is the sweetest soul. Love y’all.

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