Stay ConnectedA 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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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:
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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On 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 runway has expanded far beyond fashion week.
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On this special live episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach sit down with New York Times Best-Selling author Rachel Reid, author of the Game Changers series and creator of Heated Rivalry, to talk yearning, the fandom, and what’s next for the world of Heated Rivalry. Plus, François Arnaud makes a surprise appearance, and a little tea gets spilled along the way.
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