Episodes

  • Horns Are Made to Be Tooted
    Apr 2 2025

    On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about season three of “The White Lotus", and the “sin” of empathy. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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    Recommendations:

    SAM: This American Life - Heretics

    ZACH: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson by Tourmaline [Pre-Order]

    SAEED: “Enter Military Songs” by Dalia Taha

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    56 mins
  • Hey, Sis: featuring Tourmaline
    Mar 31 2025

    On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Zach has a chat with writer, activist, and filmmaker, Tourmaline. They talk about her new book, “The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson”, finding your worth in history, the current state of trans rights, and more.

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    32 mins
  • The Call Is Coming From Inside the House
    Mar 26 2025

    On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the impact of economic protests, fitness influencer culture, and the social trend of disordered living. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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    Recommendations:

    SAM: The Sam Sanders Show ft. Torrey Peters // The Residence on Netflix

    ZACH: Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen

    SAEED: “Per Aspera” from I Hope This Helps by Samiya Bashir

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    55 mins
  • Elbows Up
    Mar 19 2025

    On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about America’s current relationship with the world, and what may be the start of a Democratic civil war. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

    Recommendations:

    SAM: Stag Dance by Torrey Peters + Black Bag (the movie)

    ZACH: Adolescence on Netflix

    SAEED: Poem for the Reader by Alex Dimitroff

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    55 mins
  • Hey, Sis: featuring Imani Perry
    Mar 17 2025

    On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Saeed has a chat with writer and historian, Imani Perry. They talk about her new book, “Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People”, the importance of self-regard, spirituality, and more.

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    39 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins