
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 264 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

On 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 “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.”
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On 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 art in the age of AI, and more.
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On 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 present. They consider what makes a hero and why the story continues to ... more
On 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 one another, and her new book, The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity. T... more
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Loved Zach’s conversation with Fran! As always—meaningful, insightful, and recentering.
Love y’all’s work and look forward to every new episode.
Ya’ll are incredible. Much love and gratitude. Listening makes me feel sane in an insane world.
Love this pod but can we not talk about Trump voters & their regrets & feelings 🙄 I don’t care about the opinions or regrets of fascist. They can suffer like the rest of us. I mean - it’s their fault.
I’ve enjoyed and looked forward to this podcast weekly for years but lately it has become a bummer. Y’all have become so negative. I know the world is going to hell in a hand basket but it seems like you look for things to complain about. Like every subject… what can we find wrong with it?? It makes me miss Sam because I feel like he tried to keep a positive vibe. I’m still listening but you make it hard sometimes!!
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A frequent roundtable discussion blends politics, culture, and personal storytelling with a focus on contemporary issues affecting communities at the intersection of identity and media. Episodes often unpack how AI, tech, and digital culture shape everyday life, while also foregrounding LGBTQ+ perspectives, survivor narratives, and civil rights concerns. The show uniquely pairs sharp analysis with warmth and humor, frequently hosting voices from journalism, literature, advocacy, and public policy to illuminate how public conversations translate into personal decisions and social change.
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1. Sarah Schulman
2. Roxane Gay
3. Kimberly Drew
4. Kiese Laymon
5. Beronda Montgomery
6. Camonghne Felix
7. Julian Shapiro-Barnum
8. Dr. Jack Halberstam
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