Vibe Check

By Zach Stafford, Saeed JonesSociety & Culture

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Vibe Check episodes

October 16 The Ancient Greeks Would Have Loved WAP (with Emily Wilson)
On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk with classicist and translator Emily Wilson about her book Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea, the “Roman Empire” trend, and the art of translation.
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44 min
October 14 America's Death Cult (with Ari Shapiro)
On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach talks with journalist Ari Shapiro about America’s relationship with death, the politics of public executions, and how to balance a thriving career with a creative life. Plus, they share their picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.”

You can catch Ari hosting Engagement Party, streaming on CNN and wherever you get your podcasts!
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53 min
October 09 An Autumn Witchual
On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach sit down with Pam Grossman—writer, curator, and teacher of magical practice and history—to explore what it means to be a witch, what magic really is, and why creativity might be its own kind of magic.

Pam’s show, Witch Wave Live at Littlefield in Brooklyn, NY on Monday, Oct 26:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-witch-wave-with-pam-grossman-live-tickets-2001992815403?aff=oddtdtcreator
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44 min
October 07 Nobody Likes These People
On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach discuss who gets to define power, and what that says about our culture. They discuss Vanity Fair’s “New Establishment” list, then turn to the comfort media they reach for when the world gets a little too chaotic. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.”
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Saeed’s Poem: “Nude II” by Shira Erlichman
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1 hr
October 02 The World Was Never Straight
On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach sits down with award-winning playwright and performance artist Taylor Mac to talk about their new book, Bark of Millions, why art is political, the importance of making queerness visible in all spaces, and much more.

You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.
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42 min
September 30 Rape Culture Has a Group Chat
On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach unpack Cornell University gang rape case. Then, they get into the viral Massachusetts lesbian bar story. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.”
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Saeed’s Poem: “Untitled” by Pat Parker
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1 hr
September 25 Wait, Are All Movies About Grief?
On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach put a theory to the test: Is every great movie and TV show really about grief?
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49 min
September 23 The Hasan Piker Problem
On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach unpack the recent backlash against popular progressive streamer Hasan Piker. Then, in light of the Ed Sheeran controversy, they discuss artists who aren't afraid to take a stand. Plus, they share their latest picks for "the vibes are on" and "the vibes are off."
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Saeed’s Poem: Legacies by Nikki Giovanni
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You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.
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51 min
September 18 The Skies Are Not So Friendly
On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach swap their best and worst travel stories, reflect on how 9/11 permanently changed the experience of flying, and share two unforgettable surprise celebrity encounters that left a lasting impression.
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com
We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.
Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.
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43 min
September 16 The AI Apocalypse Is a Distraction
On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach are joined by computer scientist and AI expert Timnit Gebru to talk about AI and why the future doesn't have to end in human extinction. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.”
You can order Timnit Gebru’s book: Deep Unlearning: The Rise of AI and the Radicalization of a Tech Idealist
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Saeed’s Poem: “The Dress” by Hieu Minh Nguyen
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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.
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57 min

About Vibe Check

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A weekly podcast where 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.