Vibe Check
av Zach Stafford, Saeed Jones
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A weekly podcast where 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.
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- When the Internet Plays Judge and Jury · 39 min · Episode 290On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed sits down with Ruby Cramer, staff writer at The New Yorker, to discuss the story behind the “Cornell Seven” and her article, “The Doxing of…
- The Politics of Being Fed Up · 50 min · Episode 289On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach unpack the historic blue wave of Democratic wins in the midterm elections. They also look ahead to the next two years before the…
- A Little Death Never Hurt Anybody · 44 min · Episode 288On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach explore queer history in the horror genre and talk about how the film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma flips traditional horror…
- Thirst Trap Politics · 1 t 9 min · Episode 287On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk about what’s going on with the midterm elections. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are…
- America Has Abandoned Women (with Jessica Valenti) · 40 min · Episode 286On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach talks with writer and activist Jessica Valenti about the state of reproductive rights in America, how women’s rights shape the political…
- Everybody Wants a Revolution Until It's Black · 1 t 0 min · Episode 285On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach unpack the double standards in how Americans view political protest, romanticizing resistance in France while condemning it at home…
- The Ancient Greeks Would Have Loved WAP (with Emily Wilson) · 43 min · Episode 284On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk with classicist and translator Emily Wilson about her book Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea, the “Roman Empire” trend, and the art of…
- America's Death Cult (with Ari Shapiro) · 53 min · Episode 283On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach talks with journalist Ari Shapiro about America’s relationship with death, the politics of public executions, and how to balance a thriving…
- An Autumn Witchual · 44 min · Episode 282On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach sit down with Pam Grossman—writer, curator, and teacher of magical practice and history—to explore what it means to be a witch, what…
- Nobody Likes These People · 60 min · Episode 281On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach discuss who gets to define power, and what that says about our culture. They discuss Vanity Fair’s “New Establishment” list, then…
- The World Was Never Straight · 41 min · Episode 280On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach sits down with award-winning playwright and performance artist Taylor Mac to talk about their new book, Bark of Millions, why art is…
- Rape Culture Has a Group Chat · 60 min · Episode 279On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach unpack Cornell University gang rape case. Then, they get into the viral Massachusetts lesbian bar story. Plus, they share their…
- Wait, Are All Movies About Grief? · 48 min · Episode 278On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach put a theory to the test: Is every great movie and TV show really about grief? ------------------------------------------------------
- The Hasan Piker Problem · 50 min · Episode 277On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach unpack the recent backlash against popular progressive streamer Hasan Piker. Then, in light of the Ed Sheeran controversy, they…
- The Skies Are Not So Friendly · 42 min · Episode 276On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach swap their best and worst travel stories, reflect on how 9/11 permanently changed the experience of flying, and share two…
- The AI Apocalypse Is a Distraction · 56 min · Episode 275On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach are joined by computer scientist and AI expert Timnit Gebru to talk about AI and why the future doesn't have to end in human…
- Everybody Can’t Be a Star · 56 min · Episode 274On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach are joined by Christiana Mbakwe Medina, host of Pop Culture Syllabus. They talk about why gossip is a social technology, the…
- Rivals Make Better Lovers (featuring Rachel Reid) · 1 t 0 min · Episode 273On this special live episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach sit down with New York Times Best-Selling author Rachel Reid, author of the Game Changers series and creator of Heated…
- When Did Eating Get So Complicated? · 42 min · Episode 272On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach sits down with registered dietitian Jessica Wilson to discuss food culture, the "MAHA" movement, peptides, and the conversations shaping the…
- The Wheels Are Falling Off · 50 min · Episode 271On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach unpack the recent wave of food recalls and food safety scares. Then, they dive into the conversation around John Galliano and the…
- We Love You, Dolly · 49 min · Episode 270On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach are joined by special guest Brittany Luse, host of the It's Been a Minute podcast, to discuss the life, legacy, and politics of…
- Play That Harp! · 1 t 2 min · Episode 269On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach discuss the allegations surrounding Trump and White House aide Natalie Harp. Then, they talk about the nationwide protest and…
- The Vibes Are Open · 40 min · Episode 268On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach dive into the growing fascination with polyamory and swinging. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the…
- Summertime Sadness · 55 min · Episode 267On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach discuss the death of Jason Arday and the complicated realities of being “the first” in elite spaces. Plus, they share their latest…
- Hope and Hallucinations · 39 min · Episode 266On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach dive into AI – the promises vs. the reality, and what the future might hold.
- You Can Be Gay and a Villain · 1 t 15 min · Episode 265On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk about the Democrats’ obsession with outing Josh Hawley. And about the unfortunate incident of Perez Hilton. Plus, they share…
- Life Is a River · 41 min · Episode 264On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach look back at four years of the show's funniest, sharpest, and most unforgettable moments.
- America’s Flop Era · 58 min · Episode 263On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk about Ariana Grande and the concern over her weight loss. And about America’s flop era. Plus, they share their latest picks for…
- Too Much, Too Soon, Too Fast · 42 min · Episode 262On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach answer some of listeners’ questions about following your intuition, parasocial relationships, Taylor Swift, the anxiety of creating…
- Tell Me the Story of a Complicated Man · 57 min · Episode 261On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach discuss the new film, The Odyssey. They share their reactions, and talk about its enduring themes and what it can tell us about the…
- Who Are You When It Actually Matters? · 46 min · Episode 260On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed sits down with acclaimed novelist and writer Sarah Schulman to discuss why telling the truth is worth the risk, the power of showing up for…
- Pete Hegseth Isn’t A Real Man · 52 min · Episode 259On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach discuss U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's new testosterone screening protocol for service members. Then they dive into the…
- The TV That Raised US · 37 min · Episode 258On this episode of Vibe Check, we're rereleasing a listener-favorite conversation between Saeed and professor, editor, and New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay. Together…
- Donald Trump Loves A Closet Queen · 1 t 1 min · Episode 257On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach and guest Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark podcast, talk about the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, what’s going on with Senator…
- Why You Deserve Softness · 40 min · Episode 256On this episode of Vibe Check, we're rereleasing a listener-favorite conversation between Zach and writer, author, and art world visionary Kimberly Drew. Together, they explore…
- Hot Girl (Socialism) Summer · 1 t 2 min · Episode 255On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk about what they're calling "Hot Girl Socialism" and why the Democratic Socialists recent electoral wins have them rethinking…
- We’re Not Feeling the Stars and Stripes · 47 min · Episode 254On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach are joined by one of their favorite writers, Kiese Laymon. As America gears up for its 250th birthday, they ask: what exactly are we…
- Wait...Are We Having Fun? · 1 t 5 min · Episode 253On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach ask whether the good vibes of the past few weeks were sparked by the World Cup and the Knicks' win – or if it's all just the start…
- The Trees Saw Everything · 34 min · Episode 252On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed talks with plant scientist and writer Beronda Montgomery about her book, When Trees Testify. They explore the connections between Black…
- The End of the World Is Never the End · 50 min · Episode 251On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach welcome back friend of the show, astrologer Chani Nicholas. They revisit the predictions Chani made the last time she stopped by in…
- Girl, Change Your Mind · 39 min · Episode 250On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed talks with writer, poet, and communications strategist Camonghne Felix about her new book, Let the Poets Govern. They discuss her political…
- Your Summer Reading Is a Cry for Help · 42 min · Episode 249On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed welcomes back friend of the show Traci Thomas, host of The Stacks podcast, to talk about all things summer reading. They share their…
- Nobody Knows How to Be a Fan Anymore · 49 min · Episode 248On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk about fandoms and why it suddenly feels so out of control. From the origins of the word "stan" to the ways fan culture has…
- What Kids Know That Burned-Out Adults Don't · 47 min · Episode 247On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach chats with comedian Julian Shapiro-Barnum about their show Celebrity Substitute, what adults can learn from kids, his new show Outside Tonight…
- Congratulations…Now What? · 40 min · Episode 246On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach offer advice to new graduates entering the workforce. They discuss career paths beyond your degree, the growing impact of AI on…
- Is Success Ruining Everything? · 36 min · Episode 245On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach sits down with Dr. Jack Halberstam to discuss his forthcoming book, Anarchitecture After Everything: A Trans Manifesto, and revisit the ideas…
- What We Get Wrong About Epstein · 52 min · Episode 244On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach are joined by special guest Jess Michaels – TEDx speaker, survivor advocate, and 1991 survivor of Jeffrey Epstein. They explore why…
- Time to Set It the F*ck Off · 57 min · Episode 243On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach discuss the new movie, Is God Is, and explore how rage shapes politics, culture, and our personal lives – and whether rage can…
- We Caused a Divorce? · 54 min · Episode 242On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach react live to listener voice messages for the very first time. Listeners reveal the major life decisions the hosts have influenced –…
- How the Internet Lost Its Taste · 55 min · Episode 241On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach is joined by special guest host Fran Tirado, editor and co-host of the podcast, Like a Virgin. Together, they discuss how AI slop is slowly…
