Vibe Check

Vibe Check

By Zach Stafford, Saeed JonesSociety & Culture
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Vibe Check episodes

  • When the Internet Plays Judge and Jury

    On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed sits down with Ruby Cramer, staff writer at The New Yorker, to discuss the story behind the “Cornell Seven” and her article, “The Doxing of Jane Doe.” They unpack the rise of internet vigilantism, how the impact of the #MeToo movement seems to have faded, and more.

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    40 min
  • The Politics of Being Fed Up

    On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach unpack the historic blue wave of Democratic wins in the midterm elections. They also look ahead to the next two years before the presidential election, sharing their hopes, concerns, and the challenges that may lie ahead. 

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    50 min
  • A Little Death Never Hurt Anybody

    On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach explore queer history in the horror genre and talk about how the film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma flips traditional horror tropes.

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    45 min
  • Thirst Trap Politics

    On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk about what’s going on with the midterm elections. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.”

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    Saeed’s Poem: "One Art" by Elizabeth Bishop

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    1 hr 10 min
  • America Has Abandoned Women (with Jessica Valenti)

    On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach talks with writer and activist Jessica Valenti about the state of reproductive rights in America, how women’s rights shape the political landscape, and why the fight for reproductive freedom needs to go beyond Roe v. Wade.

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    40 min
  • Everybody Wants a Revolution Until It's Black

    On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach unpack the double standards in how Americans view political protest, romanticizing resistance in France while condemning it at home. They also discuss Todrick Hall’s Off-Broadway musical Midnight and the complexities of telling stories centered on enslavement. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.”

    You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com

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    1 hr 1 min
  • 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.

    You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com

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    44 min
  • 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!

    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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    53 min
  • 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

    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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    44 min
  • 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 

    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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    1 hr

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.

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