On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss a violent video of Diddy and Cassie that was recently made public. They also talk about why some of our favorite fast casual restaurants are on the decline. 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: “Chihiro” by Billie Eilish

SAEED: Departure by Louise Gluck

ZACH: A GREAT GAY BOOK: STORIES OF GROWTH, BELONGING & OTHER QUEER POSSIBILITIES edited by Ryan Fitzgibbon (Saeed’s cover)

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.

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: Hacks (on HBO)

SAEED: MONUMENT: New and Selected by Natasha Trethewey

ZACH: Interview with the Vampire Season 2 (on AMC)

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

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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”