Podcast

Vibe Check

Society & Culture

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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Episodes
289
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
50 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

289 episodes, newest first

  1. A Little Death Never Hurt Anybody

    Episode 288

    Show notes

    On 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 tropes.

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    44 min
  2. Thirst Trap Politics

    Episode 287

    Show notes

    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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    Saeed’s Poem: "One Art" by Elizabeth Bishop

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    1 hr 9 min
  3. America Has Abandoned Women (with Jessica Valenti)

    Episode 286

    Show notes

    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 freedom needs to go beyond Roe v. Wade.

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    40 min
  4. Everybody Wants a Revolution Until It's Black

    Episode 285

    Show notes

    On 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 Off-Broadway musical Midnight and the complexities of telling stories centered on enslavement. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.”

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    1 hr 1 min
  5. The Ancient Greeks Would Have Loved WAP (with Emily Wilson)

    Episode 284

    Show notes

    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.

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    43 min
  6. America's Death Cult (with Ari Shapiro)

    Episode 283

    Show notes

    On 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 share their picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.”

    You can catch Ari hosting Engagement Party, streaming on CNN and wherever you get your podcasts!

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    53 min
  7. An Autumn Witchual

    Episode 282

    Show notes

    On 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 magic really is, and why creativity might be its own kind of magic.

    Pam’s show, Witch Wave Live at Littlefield in Brooklyn, NY on Monday, Oct 26:

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-witch-wave-with-pam-grossman-live-tickets-2001992815403?aff=oddtdtcreator

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    44 min
  8. Nobody Likes These People

    Episode 281

    Show notes

    On 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 when the world gets a little too chaotic. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.”

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    Saeed’s Poem: “Nude II”by Shira Erlichman

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    1 hr
  9. The World Was Never Straight

    Episode 280

    Show notes

    On 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 visible in all spaces, and much more.

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    41 min
  10. Rape Culture Has a Group Chat

    Episode 279

    Show notes

    On 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 vibes are off.”

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    Saeed’s Poem: “Untitled” by Pat Parker

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    1 hr
  11. Wait, Are All Movies About Grief?

    Episode 278

    Show notes

    On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach put a theory to the test: Is every great movie and TV show really about grief?

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    48 min
  12. The Hasan Piker Problem

    Episode 277

    Show notes

    On 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 take a stand. Plus, they share their latest picks for "the vibes are on" and "the vibes are off."

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    Saeed’s Poem: Legacies by Nikki Giovanni

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    50 min
  13. The Skies Are Not So Friendly

    Episode 276

    Show notes

    On 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 left a lasting impression.

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    42 min
  14. The AI Apocalypse Is a Distraction

    Episode 275

    Show notes

    On 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 for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.”

    You can order Timnit Gebru’s book: Deep Unlearning: The Rise of AI and the Radicalization of a Tech Idealist

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    Saeed’s Poem: “The Dress” by Hieu Minh Nguyen

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    56 min
  15. Everybody Can’t Be a Star

    Episode 274

    Show notes

    On 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 celebrities, and how the runway has expanded far beyond fashion week.

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    56 min
  16. Rivals Make Better Lovers (featuring Rachel Reid)

    Episode 273

    Show notes

    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 fandom, and what’s next for the world of Heated Rivalry. Plus, François Arnaud makes a surprise appearance, and a little tea gets spilled along the way.

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    1 hr 1 min
  17. When Did Eating Get So Complicated?

    Episode 272

    Show notes

    On 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.

    Follow Jessica Wilson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicawilson.msrd

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    42 min
  18. The Wheels Are Falling Off

    Episode 271

    Show notes

    On 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, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.”

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    Saeed’s Poem: “The Peace of Wild Things” by Wendell Berry

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    50 min
  19. We Love You, Dolly

    Episode 270

    Show notes

    On 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 Dolly Parton, and why she may be one of the most beloved cultural figures in the world.

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    49 min
  20. Play That Harp!

    Episode 269

    Show notes

    On 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. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.”

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    Saeed’s Poem: WOLF CUT: New and Selected Poems by Anna Journey – “Adorable Siren, Do You Love the Damned?”

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    1 hr 2 min

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