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Vibe Check
by Zach Stafford, Saeed Jones
Today: #186 in Society & Culture on our combined chart.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 | #186 | #174 |
About the show
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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Latest episodes
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Nobody Likes These People
October 7, 2026 · 60 minOn 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…
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The World Was Never Straight
October 2, 2026 · 41 minOn 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…
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Rape Culture Has a Group Chat
September 30, 2026 · 60 minOn 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…
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Wait, Are All Movies About Grief?
September 25, 2026 · 48 minOn this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach put a theory to the test: Is every great movie and TV show really about grief? ------------------------------------------------------ You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official…
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The Hasan Piker Problem
September 23, 2026 · 50 minOn 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…
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The Skies Are Not So Friendly
September 18, 2026 · 42 minOn 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…
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The AI Apocalypse Is a Distraction
September 16, 2026 · 56 minOn 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…
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Everybody Can’t Be a Star
September 11, 2026 · 56 minOn this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach are joined by Christiana Mbakwe Medina, host of Pop Culture Syllabus. They talk about why gossip is a social technology, the difference between stars, famous people and celebrities, and how the…