Vibe Check

When Did Eating Get So Complicated?

On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach sits down with registered dietitian Jessica Wilson to discuss food culture, the "MAHA" movement, peptides, and the conversations shapi

The Wheels Are Falling Off

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach unpack the recent wave of food recalls and food safety scares. Then, they dive into the conversation around John Galliano an

We Love You, Dolly

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach are joined by special guest Brittany Luse, host of the It's Been a Minute podcast, to discuss the life, legacy, and politics

Play That Harp!

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach discuss the allegations surrounding Trump and White House aide Natalie Harp. Then, they talk about the nationwide protest an

The Vibes Are Open

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach dive into the growing fascination with polyamory and swinging. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” an

Summertime Sadness

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach discuss the death of Jason Arday and the complicated realities of being “the first” in elite spaces. Plus, they share their

Hope and Hallucinations

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach dive into AI – the promises vs. the reality, and what the future might hold. You can find everything Vibe Check related at

You Can Be Gay and a Villain

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk about the Democrats’ obsession with outing Josh Hawley. And about the unfortunate incident of Perez Hilton. Plus, they

Life Is a River

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach look back at four years of the show's funniest, sharpest, and most unforgettable moments. You can find everything Vibe Chec

America’s Flop Era

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk about Ariana Grande and the concern over her weight loss. And about America’s flop era. Plus, they share their latest p

Too Much, Too Soon, Too Fast

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach answer some of listeners’ questions about following your intuition, parasocial relationships, Taylor Swift, the anxiety of c

Tell Me the Story of a Complicated Man

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach discuss the new film, The Odyssey. They share their reactions, and talk about its enduring themes and what it can tell us ab

Who Are You When It Actually Matters?

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed sits down with acclaimed novelist and writer Sarah Schulman to discuss why telling the truth is worth the risk, the power of showing

Pete Hegseth Isn’t A Real Man

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach discuss U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's new testosterone screening protocol for service members. Then they dive int

The TV That Raised US

On this episode of Vibe Check, we're rereleasing a listener-favorite conversation between Saeed and professor, editor, and New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay. T

Donald Trump Loves A Closet Queen

On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach and guest Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark podcast, talk about the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, what’s going on with Senator

Why You Deserve Softness

On this episode of Vibe Check, we're rereleasing a listener-favorite conversation between Zach and writer, author, and art world visionary Kimberly Drew. Together, they e

Hot Girl (Socialism) Summer

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk about what they're calling "Hot Girl Socialism" and why the Democratic Socialists recent electoral wins have them rethi

We’re Not Feeling the Stars and Stripes

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach are joined by one of their favorite writers, Kiese Laymon. As America gears up for its 250th birthday, they ask: what exactl

Wait...Are We Having Fun?

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach ask whether the good vibes of the past few weeks were sparked by the World Cup and the Knicks' win – or if it's all just the