The Battle None of You Have Been Waiting For

Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud: 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. 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. by Vibe Check

47 min listen

Oh, How We Have Fallen From Taste: 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. 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. by Vibe Check

59 min listen

Every Girl Has A Good Gay: 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. 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. by Vibe Check

58 min listen

Her Mediocrity Cannot Touch Me: 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. 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. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: Baby Reindeer on Netflix SAEED: Let's Get One Thing Halfway Straight by Adam Falkner by Vibe Check

58 min listen

Death and Taxes: 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. 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. by Vibe Check

53 min listen

A Special Conversation with Ada Limón: 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. 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. You can find Ada Limon on Instagram @adalimonwriter. by Vibe Check

57 min listen

This Ain't Texas, This Is Vibe Check: 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. 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. by Vibe Check

63 min listen

Welcome to the Chaos: 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. We want to hear from you! Email us atvibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. ------------------------------------------------------ RECS: SAM: Khruangbin SAEED: For Furious Nursing Baby by Julianna Baggott ZACH:Alpha Prime Bites by Vibe Check

58 min listen

Till The Wheels Fall Off: 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. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

54 min listen

Hey, Sis: featuring Regina King: 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. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

49 min listen

A Special Conversation with Afeef Nessouli: On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, Zach, and special guest - journalist Afeef Nessouli, dig deeper into what’s happening in Israel and Hamas. Plus, a few recommendations from Afeef. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. You can follow Afeef Nessouli on Instagram and Twitter @AfeefNess. by Vibe Check

61 min listen

Hey, Sis: featuring Morgan Parker: 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. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

45 min listen

The Oscars Are My Super Bowl: 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. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

59 min listen

Hey, Sis: featuring Raquel Willis: 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. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

47 min listen

Be Forreal!: 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. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

52 min listen

Welcome to Tip Check: Description: 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. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. Recommendations: SAM: Chappell Roan, Madame Web and This Is Me…Now SAEED: The Weary Blues by Langston Hughes ZACH: Car iphone mount by Vibe Check

58 min listen

Hey, Sis: featuring Kimberly Drew: 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. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. You can follow Kimberly Drew on Instagram at @museummammy. by Vibe Check

43 min listen

Rollercoaster of Love (and Hate): 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. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

47 min listen

UsherBowl…and Beyoncé?!: 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”. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

41 min listen

Hell Has Flooded: 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. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

45 min listen

Hey, Sis: featuring Audie Cornish: 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. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. New episodes of The Assignment with Audie Cornish are available Mondays and Thursdays, wherever you get your podcasts. by Vibe Check

42 min listen

You’ve Got Mouth Bangs, Girl: 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. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

55 min listen

Heavy Negro Sigh: On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach give their reactions to the 2024 Oscar nominations, and talk about how culture is at a stand-still. 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 and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

58 min listen

A Special Conversation with Cord Jefferson: On this bonus episode of Vibe Check, Sam and writer and director, Cord Jefferson, talk about Cord’s new film, “American Fiction”, their long-time friendship, the importance of Black representation, and much more. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

57 min listen

Wesley Morris, or Wesley Snipes?: On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss the Iowa Caucus, the 2024 Presidential election, and the rise in musical films like Wonka, The Color Purple, and Mean Girls. 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 and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

50 min listen

Look to God, Not Monica: On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach discuss the upcoming 2024 award season, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and the state of reality tv. 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 and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

52 min listen

My Spiritual Finger Is Wagging: On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach offer some advice on navigating a work crush, diversifying workplace culture, and whether or not to accept contact from an ex. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

37 min listen

2023, Don’t Let The Door Hit You…: On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach reflect on some of the biggest news and culture moments of 2023. Plus, they talk about what they’re leaving behind this year, and what their intentions are for 2024. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

52 min listen

It’s Like an Inspirational Relay Race: On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach share another installment of their modern scriptures, as they talk about 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 and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

30 min listen

Nostalgia, Ultra: On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach go all in on the new film, “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé”. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. by Vibe Check

60 min listen

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The Battle None of You Have Been Waiting For

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