Vibe Check He's A Good Man Savannah
Dec 24, 2025
The hosts dive into their favorite holiday movies and share personal recipes that bring joy and comfort. They explore the meaning of the season, discussing family dynamics and the importance of boundaries. Whitney Houston's music serves as a nostalgic anchor, while films like Waiting to Exhale celebrate friendship over romance. Zach and Saeed present their mouthwatering holiday treats, from Oreo truffles to pesto cheese grits. They reflect on the beauty of small moments and urge listeners to cherish the holidays as they prepare for the year ahead.
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Divorce Shaped Holiday Boundaries
- Saeed describes growing up in a repeatedly divorced family and how holidays became negotiations about where to be and who to please.
- He now sets boundaries and chooses to spend holidays at home with his partner and dog to prioritize his own rest.
Waiting to Exhale As Comfort Ritual
- Zach and Saeed recall Waiting to Exhale as a formative holiday film that celebrates Black female friendship and class diversity.
- Zach links the movie to his mother and childhood memories, highlighting iconic scenes like Angela Bassett setting a car on fire.
90s Cultural Moment For Black Women
- Saeed and Zach note the 1990s moment when Black women writers and creators occupied bestseller lists and mainstream film.
- Waiting to Exhale exemplifies that era's cultural seriousness about Black women's interior lives and friendship.