On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar rap beef, and the 2024 Met Gala. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, 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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Boston Live Show

New York Live Show

Los Angeles Live Show

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: empathogen by Willow Smith

SAEED: Fixed Shadow, Moving Water by Carl Phillips

ZACH: ‘Challengers’ soundtrack album

Met Gala for Fashion Dummies (2023 episode)

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach continue their conversation on the college campus Anti-War protests, and they also talk about why Zendaya is such a successful star. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, 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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Boston Live Show

New York Live Show

Los Angeles Live Show

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: Born A Crime by Trevor Noah

SAEED: Untitled by E. E. Cummings

ZACH: Culprits on Hulu

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 vibecheck@stitcher.com, 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 vibecheck@stitcher.com, 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 vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

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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 vibecheck@stitcher.com, 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 vibecheck@stitcher.com, 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 vibecheck@stitcher.com, 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