Episode #287
Thirst Trap Politics
Oct 28, 20261h 9m
On 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 off.”...
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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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Vibe Check ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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What is Vibe Check about?
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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Vibe Check ad-free.
What has Vibe Check covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Thirst Trap Politics" (28 October 2026, 69 minutes), "America Has Abandoned Women (with Jessica Valenti)" (23 October 2026, 40 minutes), and "Everybody Wants a Revolution Until It's Black" (21 October 2026, 61 minutes).
How often does Vibe Check publish?
Vibe Check publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 51 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on Vibe Check?
Booking probability for Vibe Check is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Vibe Check requires a Pod Score of 84 or higher. Vibe Check's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 23, 202640 min
On 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 landscape, and why the fight for reproductive...
Episode #285
Everybody Wants a Revolution Until It's Black
Oct 21, 20261h 1mOn 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. They also discuss Todrick Hall’s...
- Oct 16, 202643 min
On 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 translation. You can find everything...
Episode #283
America's Death Cult (with Ari Shapiro)
Oct 14, 202653 minOn 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 career with a creative life. Plus, they...
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Episode #281
Nobody Likes These People
Oct 7, 20261 hourOn 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 turn to the comfort media they reach for...
Episode #280
The World Was Never Straight
Oct 2, 202641 minOn 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 political, the importance of making queerness...
Episode #279
Rape Culture Has a Group Chat
Sep 30, 20261 hourOn 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 latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the...
Episode #278
Wait, Are All Movies About Grief?
Sep 25, 202648 minOn this episode of Vibe Check , Saeed and Zach put a theory to the test: Is every great movie and TV show really about grief? ------------------------------------------------------ You can find everything Vibe Check...
Episode #277
The Hasan Piker Problem
Sep 23, 202650 minOn 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 discuss artists who aren't afraid to...
Episode #276
The Skies Are Not So Friendly
Sep 18, 202642 minOn 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 unforgettable surprise celebrity encounters that...
Episode #275
The AI Apocalypse Is a Distraction
Sep 16, 202656 minOn 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 extinction. Plus, they share their latest picks...
Episode #274
Everybody Can’t Be a Star
Sep 11, 202656 minOn 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 difference between stars, famous people and...
- Sep 9, 20261h 1m
On 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 Rivalry , to talk yearning, the...
Episode #272
When Did Eating Get So Complicated?
Sep 4, 202642 minOn 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 way we think about health and nutrition...
Episode #271
The Wheels Are Falling Off
Sep 2, 202650 minOn 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 backlash surrounding the Met Gala. Plus...
Episode #269
Play That Harp!
Aug 26, 20261h 2mOn 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 vandalization of Flock surveillance cameras...
Episode #268
The Vibes Are Open
Aug 21, 202640 minOn 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 vibes are off.” You can find everything...
Episode #267
Summertime Sadness
Aug 19, 202655 minOn 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 picks for “the vibes are on” and “the...
Episode #266
Hope and Hallucinations
Aug 14, 202639 minOn this episode of Vibe Check , Saeed and Zach dive into AI – the promises vs. the reality, and what the future might hold. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We...
Recent guests
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Jessica Valenti
journalist, author, and "Abortion, Every Day" founder, AbortionEveryDay.com
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Roxane Gay
New York Times bestselling author, professor, social commentator, Harvard Medical School
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Beronda Montgomery
MSU Foundation Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University
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Camonghne Felix
poet and essayist
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