On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Saeed talk about the anti-war protests that are sweeping college campuses across the nation, and Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department”. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck. 

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RECOMMENDATIONS: 

SAM: Baby Reindeer on Netflix

SAEED: Let's Get One Thing Halfway Straight by Adam Falkner

Lydia Polgreen Opinion Piece

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the recent questionable actions of JoJo Siwa and Jerrod Carmichael, and they answer a question from a listener seeking advice about a dating dilemma. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck.

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RECOMMENDATIONS: 

SAM: The Town of Babylon by Alejandro Varela

SAEED: Parallel Bars by Geoffrey Young

ZACH: A STRANGE LOOP is on tour now! SF opens this week and LA on June 5th

Into It featuring Michael R. Jackson

On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk to the U.S. Poet Laureate, Ada Limón, about demystifying the art of poetry, and her new anthology, “You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World”. Plus, a few beginner-friendly recommendations from Ada.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck. 

You can find Ada Limón on Instagram @adalimonwriter.

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ADA’S RECOMMENDATIONS: 

Poet, Lucille Clifton

Please Excuse This Poem

Such Color: New and Selected Poems by Tracy K. Smith

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach give their thoughtful takes on Beyonce’s new country album, “Cowboy Carter”. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck. 

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RECOMMENDATIONS: 

SAM: James: A Novel by Percival Everett

SAEED: The Divorcee and Gin by Kim Addonizio

ZACH: Solange’s Film: “When I Get Home”

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss the political industrial complex bending to Trump, and then later a look at Gen Z and aging. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff.

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RECS:

SAM: Khruangbin

SAEED: For Furious Nursing Baby by Julianna Baggott 

ZACH: Alpha Prime Bites

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss Kate Middleton’s disappearance, and the recent Boeing aircraft issues. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff.

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SAM: Deeper Well by Kacey Musgraves

SAEED: That’s My Heart Right There by Willie Perdomo

ZACH: I Finally Bought Some Jordans by Michael Arceneaux 

On this final episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Sam and Zach have a chat with actress Regina King. They talk about Regina’s new movie “Shirley”, this year’s Presidential election, grief, and much more.

Shirley debuts on Netflix March 22nd, 2024.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, Zach, and special guest journalist Afeef Nessouli dig deeper into the deepening crisis in Gaza. Plus, a few recommendations from Afeef.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff.

You can follow Afeef Nessouli on Instagram and Twitter @AfeefNess.

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Afeef’s Recommendations:

For Joy: @raindovemodel and @safebow_org on Instagram

For Gaza News and Updates: @alaa_qraiqea

Poem: “If I Must Die” by Refaat Alareer

On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Saeed has a chat with poet and cultural critic, Morgan Parker. They talk about Morgan’s new essay collection “You Get What You Pay For,” her experience covering the Bill Cosby trial, and much more.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff.

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.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff.

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Recommendations:

SAM: Poor Things

SAEED: Nancy Meyers and My Dream of Whiteness by Morgan Parker

ZACH: The Zone of Interest 

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.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff.