On this bonus episode of Vibe Check, Sam and writer and director Cord Jefferson talk about Cord’s new film, “American Fiction”, their long-time friendship, the importance of Black representation, and much more. 

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A Special Conversation with Cord Jefferson

A weekly podcast where Sam Sanders, 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.

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the digital guillotine movement a.k.a the celebrity blockout, and the collective political burnout that the nation is experiencing. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud

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.

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Oh, How We Have Fallen From Taste

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.

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Every Girl Has A Good Gay

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.

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RECOMMENDATIONS: 

SAM: Baby Reindeer on Netflix
SAEED: Let's Get One Thing Halfway Straight by Adam Falkner

Her Mediocrity Cannot Touch Me

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.

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A Special Conversation with Cord Jefferson

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