Vibe Check

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.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Poor ThingsSAEED: Nancy Meyers and My Dream of Whiteness by Morgan ParkerZACH: The Zone of Interest  You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.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.

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.  You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.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.

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.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: James Carter & the Prisoners - Po Lazarus (and other Chain Gang music)SAEED: The Origins of the Artist Natalie Cole by Toi DerricotteZACH: Perfect Day (Directed by Wim Wenders, Starring Koji Yakusho)  You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.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.

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. Recommendations: SAM: Chappell Roan, Madame Web and This Is Me…NowSAEED: The Weary Blues by Langston HughesZACH: Car iPhone mount You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.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.

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.You can follow Kimberly Drew on Instagram at @museummammy. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.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.

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.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Mr and Mrs SmithZACH: The Taste of Things You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.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.

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”.  You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.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.

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.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: The Traitors (on Peacock)SAEED: Wishes for Sons by Lucille CliftonZACH: Prove It To You by Brittany Howard You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.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.

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.New episodes of The Assignment with Audie Cornish are available Mondays and Thursdays, wherever you get your podcasts. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.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.

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.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Brokeback MountainSAEED: Who Said It Was Simple by Audre LordZACH: GRISELDA on Netflix You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.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.