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. ------------------------------------------------------ Los Angeles Live Show ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: Thelma SAEED: Doo Wop by Amaud Jamaul Johnson (from Imperial Liquors) ZACH: Cha...
Jul 10, 2024•55 min•Ep. 110
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. ------------------------------------------------------ Los Angeles Live Show You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep in touch with us on Instagram @...
Jul 03, 2024•37 min•Ep. 109
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about pop artists uniting and the history of the word "diva." They also reminisce on some of the biggest music feuds of the past few decades. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Los Angeles Live Show RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: Pop Culture Happy Hour ZACH: Inside Out 2 You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! ...
Jun 26, 2024•54 min•Ep. 108
On this live episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk to Emmy-winning writer, actress and producer Lena Waithe about being a trailblazer, and how she keeps a level head in an ever-changing industry. Plus, they talk about dating apps, summer shading, the “pay to play” theory, and much more. This episode was recorded in Boston at WBUR CitySpace and in New York City as part of Tribeca Festival. WBUR – City Space Tribeca Audio Storytelling ----------------------------------------------------...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 107
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the new movie, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, copaganda, and friendship breakups. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Los Angeles Live Show ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: Running from COPS hosted by Dan Taberski SAEED: “Ego Tripping (there may be a reason why)” by Nikki Giovanni ZACH:...
Jun 12, 2024•57 min•Ep. 106
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about pride month – the protests, the parties, and the corporations. Plus, why fans are getting bad news about concerts this year, and a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Boston Live Show New York Live Show Los Angeles Live Show ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: “Tipsy” by Shaboozey SAEED: “At The Down Low House Party” by Danez Smit...
Jun 05, 2024•57 min•Ep. 105
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the decline of Hollywood blockbusters, and they answer a listener's advice letter about post-breakup pettiness. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Boston Live Show New York Live Show Los Angeles Live Show ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: UNO/game nights/activities with friends SAEED: “The Colonel” by Carolyn Forché ZAC...
May 29, 2024•51 min•Ep. 104
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss a violent video of Diddy and Cassie that was recently made public. They also talk about why some of our favorite fast casual restaurants are on the decline. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Boston Live Show New York Live Show Los Angeles Live Show ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: “Chihiro” by Billie Eilish SAEED: Depart...
May 22, 2024•54 min•Ep. 103
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the digital guillotine movement a.k.a the celebrity blockout, and the collective political burnout that the nation is experiencing. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Boston Live Show New York Live Show Los Angeles Live Show ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: Hacks (on HBO) SAEED: MONUMENT: New and Selected by Natasha Tr...
May 15, 2024•47 min•Ep. 102
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar rap beef and the 2024 Met Gala. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Boston Live Show New York Live Show Los Angeles Live Show ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: empathogen by Willow Smith SAEED: Fixed Shadow, Moving Water by Carl Phillips ZACH: ‘Challengers’ soundtrack album Met Gala for Fashi...
May 08, 2024•59 min•Ep. 101
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach continue their conversation on the college campus Anti-War protests, and they also talk about why Zendaya is such a successful star. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Boston Live Show New York Live Show Los Angeles Live Show ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: Born A Crime by Trevor Noah SAEED: Untitled by E. E. Cummings ZACH: Culp...
May 01, 2024•58 min•Ep. 100
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Saeed talk about the anti-war protests that are sweeping college campuses across the nation, and Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department”. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: Baby Reindeer on Netflix SAEED: Let's Get One Thing Halfway Straight by Adam Falkner Lydia Polgreen Opinion Piece You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official...
Apr 24, 2024•58 min•Ep. 99
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the recent questionable actions of JoJo Siwa and Jerrod Carmichael, and they answer a question from a listener seeking advice about a dating dilemma. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: The Town of Babylon by Alejandro Varela SAEED: Parallel Bars by Geoffrey Young ZACH: A STRANGE LOOP is on tour now! SF opens this week and LA on June 5th Int...
Apr 17, 2024•53 min•Ep. 98
On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk to the U.S. Poet Laureate, Ada Limón, about demystifying the art of poetry, and her new anthology, “You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World”. Plus, a few beginner-friendly recommendations from Ada. You can find Ada Limón on Instagram @adalimonwriter . ------------------------------------------------------ ADA’S RECOMMENDATIONS: Poet, Lucille Clifton Please Excuse This Poem Such Color: New and Selected Poems by Tracy K. Smith You ...
Apr 10, 2024•57 min•Ep. 97
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach give their thoughtful takes on Beyonce’s new country album, “Cowboy Carter”. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: James: A Novel by Percival Everett SAEED: The Divorcee and Gin by Kim Addonizio ZACH: Solange’s Film: “When I Get Home” You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email ...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 96
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss the political industrial complex bending to Trump, and then later a look at Gen Z and aging. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ RECS: SAM: Khruangbin SAEED: For Furious Nursing Baby by Julianna Baggott ZACH: Alpha Prime Bites You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stit...
Mar 27, 2024•58 min•Ep. 95
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss Kate Middleton’s disappearance, and the recent Boeing aircraft issues. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ SAM: Deeper Well by Kacey Musgraves SAEED: That’s My Heart Right There by Willie Perdomo ZACH: I Finally Bought Some Jordans by Michael Arceneaux You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! ...
Mar 20, 2024•54 min•Ep. 94
On this final episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Sam and Zach have a chat with actress Regina King. They talk about Regina’s new movie “Shirley”, this year’s Presidential election, grief, and much more. Shirley debuts on Netflix March 22nd, 2024. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod . Get your Vi...
Mar 18, 2024•49 min•Ep. 93
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, Zach, and special guest journalist Afeef Nessouli dig deeper into the deepening crisis in Gaza. Plus, a few recommendations from Afeef. You can follow Afeef Nessouli on Instagram and Twitter @AfeefNess. ------------------------------------------------------ Afeef’s Recommendations: For Joy: @raindovemodel and @safebow_org on Instagram For Gaza News and Updates: @alaa_qraiqea Poem: “If I Must Die” by Refaat Alareer You can find everything Vibe Check rela...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 92
On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Saeed has a chat with poet and cultural critic, Morgan Parker. They talk about Morgan’s new essay collection “You Get What You Pay For,” her experience covering the Bill Cosby trial, and much more. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod . Get your Vibe Che...
Mar 11, 2024•45 min•Ep. 91
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach break down their final thoughts and predictions ahead of the 2024 Oscars. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: Poor Things SAEED: Nancy Meyers and My Dream of Whiteness by Morgan Parker ZACH: The Zone of Interest You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitc...
Mar 06, 2024•59 min•Ep. 90
On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Zach has a chat with writer and activist, Raquel Willis. They talk about Raquel’s memoir “The Risk It Takes to Bloom,” growing up Queer in the south, and much more. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod . Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibec...
Mar 04, 2024•47 min•Ep. 89
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the Alabama Supreme Court’s controversial ruling regarding frozen embryos, and Tyler Perry’s new movie, Mea Culpa. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: James Carter & the Prisoners - Po Lazarus (and other Chain Gang music) SAEED: The Origins of the Artist Natalie Cole by Toi Derricotte ZACH: Perfect Day (Directed by Wim Wenders, Starring ...
Feb 28, 2024•52 min•Ep. 88
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the phenomenon of tipflation. They also discuss how they feel about Black History Month and how their relationship to the month has changed throughout the years. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. Recommendations: SAM: Chappell Roan, Madame Web and This Is Me…Now SAEED: The Weary Blues by Langston Hughes ZACH: Car iPhone mount You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We...
Feb 21, 2024•58 min•Ep. 87
On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series , Zach has a chat with art influencer and author Kimberly Drew. They talk about why softness is a power, their special friendship, and much more. You can follow Kimberly Drew on Instagram at @ museummammy . You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod . Get your ...
Feb 19, 2024•43 min•Ep. 86
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about the attack in Rafah, and how rom-coms have influenced our expectations of romantic relationships. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: Mr and Mrs Smith ZACH: The Taste of Things You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep in touch with...
Feb 14, 2024•47 min•Ep. 85
On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach recap Usher’s Super Bowl LVIII halftime performance. They also talk about Beyonce’s new country songs, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages”. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod . Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck . Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to ...
Feb 12, 2024•41 min•Ep. 84
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about how social media forces everyone to become a brand. They also answer an advice question from a conflicted dater. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: The Traitors (on Peacock) SAEED: Wishes for Sons by Lucille Clifton ZACH: Prove It To You by Brittany Howard You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.c...
Feb 07, 2024•45 min•Ep. 83
On the first episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series , Sam has a chat with journalist and CNN anchor, Audie Cornish. They talk about their long-standing friendship, why mentorship is important, the 2024 Presidential election, and more. New episodes of The Assignment with Audie Cornish are available Mondays and Thursdays, wherever you get your podcasts. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Em...
Feb 05, 2024•42 min•Ep. 82
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. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: Brokeback Mountain SAEED: Who Said It Was Simple by Audre Lord ZACH: GRISELDA on Netflix You can find everything ...
Jan 31, 2024•55 min•Ep. 81
