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Vibe Check

Zach Stafford, Saeed Jones, Sam Sanders

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A weekly podcast where Sam Sanders, 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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Vibe Check ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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We all have a longing to be seen for who we are - even if who we are is more complex and messy to the outside world. In The Deep: Stories that Shape Us, a new podcast from iHeartRadio, shares the first-hand account of Black and Latinx men as they peel back the layers of hardship in a world that doesn’t always see them, all of them, for who they really are. Join host Zach Stafford, as he explores the topics of discrimination, family and religion giving us a better understanding of the difficu ...
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Pardon My Take

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On "Pardon My Take," Big Cat & PFT Commenter deliver the loudest and most correct sports takes in the history of the spoken word. Daily topics, guests, and an inability to tell what the hosts might be doing will make this your new favorite sports talk show. This is a podcast that will without a doubt change your life for the better- guaranteed, or your money back. *Pretend a reggaeton air horn is going off right now* PMT. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or ...
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On this special episode of Vibe Check, Zach chats one-on-one with Tina Knowles about her family, her legacy, and her journey of self-discovery while writing her new memoir, MATRIARCH. 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 tou…
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The Knicks move on from Thibs and it may be Jay Wright time (00:00:00-00:15:43). We talk about our favorite bets for NBA Finals Game 1 (00:15:43-00:16:19). CJ Stroud isn’t throwing at OTA’s and we gauge the level of concern (00:16:19-00:23:18). Hot Seat Chill Throne including major drama in the Chess World and Max caught a hot dog (00:23:18-00:48:4…
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The Indiana Pacers are on to the Final and we talk about their big win Saturday night, how they got here and where the Knicks go from here. Jerry O'Connell calls Hank randomly and its the death of the Bing Bong (00:00:00-00:41:55). National Sports podcast and Scottie Scheffler is unstoppable and we talk some baseball (00:41:55-00:51:09). Who's back…
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The Knicks have saved the season and we were saved from some crazy takes with no show on Wednesday (00:00:00-00:18:48). The Stanley Cup Final is set and it may be written in the stars for the Oilers to win it this team (00:18:48-00:30:05). Back in studio we talk about the Thunder winning the West, sad Minnesota sports (00:30:05-00:48:33), and we we…
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk to Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark, about Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”, Andry José Hernández Romero’s wrongful deportation, and WorldPride 2025. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: OK Lady by Roman G…
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We're back after the long weekend and pumped to talk ball with the boys. The Knicks season was saved on Sunday night and KAT took over. John Halliburton is being allowed to attend games again (00:00:00-00:18:28). We talk some hockey and the Hurricanes have finally won an ECF game (00:18:28-00:25:27). We were live for end of Thunder/Wolves and it fe…
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The thunder are awesome and SGA wins MVP and goes up 2-0 on the Wolves (00:00:00-00:15:32). The Pacers with an all time comeback in MSG as Nesmith goes God mode (00:15:32-00:35:05). We remember Jim Irsay after his passing Wednesday (00:35:05-00:41:25). We talk some hockey playoffs and the Tush Push survives another year (00:41:25-00:56:32). Dwyane …
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach discuss Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, and how his staff covered up his declining health. Then, they react to the Nottoway Plantation fire. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: Hillsong-core Playlist ZACH: Overcomp…
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The Thunder take Game 1 and it was a tough watch with SGA fouls (00:00:00-00:15:15). Panthers are a wagon and Hank got duped bad by AI (00:15:15-00:27:25). Jordon claims to be engaged to be married to Bill Belichick and Hank is going to the wedding (00:27:25-00:37:59). Ryan Clark vs RG3 got very personal in a feud over a basketball foul (00:37:59-0…
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We had a weekend full of sports and Hank is trying to avoid talking about Friday night and the Knicks whomping of the Celtics so we talk about everything else first. Thunder take down the Nuggets and grow up in front of our eyes (00:00:00-00:15:18). Scottie Scheffler dominates the PGA Championship and wins his third major (00:15:18-00:23:18). Maple…
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The Caps are out of the playoffs and PFT was on the glass for Game 5 (00:00:00-00:14:50). Nuggets force a Game 7 and new story comes out on Caleb Williams being drafted by the Bears (00:14:50-00:33:19). Hank went to Boston for Game 5 to save the Celtics season and had a showdown with Timothee Chalamet (00:33:19-00:57:05). Warriors get bounced by th…
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss how Elon Musk is inflicting mass pollution on a Black neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee. Then, they chat about new Netflix show, “The Four Seasons”. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: Andor ZACH…
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The Pacers are in the Eastern Conference Finals and where do the Cavs go from here (00:00:00-00:10:28)? The Nuggets couldn't hit a shot in the 4th quarter and the Thunder take a huge Game 5 (00:10:28-00:19:23). We talk a little baseball and MJ going to NBC (00:19:23-00:26:03). We then go back in studio to talk about Celtics/Knicks, Jalen Brunson's …
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Max and the Celtics are back (00:00:00-00:21:02). We talk about the weekend in playoffs including the Warriors being a bummer without Steph, the Thunder and Nuggets playing horrendous basketball on Sunday, the Pacers blowout (00:21:02-00:43:52). We talk some hockey and PFT has a must win tag on Monday night and we had an insane buzzer beater in Edm…
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We start with Thursday night games and it turns out Steph Curry is very important to the Warriors as the Wolves tie the series(00:00:00-00:08:20). We talk playoff hockey and the Capitals catch phrase that has some people confused(00:08:20-00:20:24). The Pope is American and from Chicago and its another win for USA(00:20:24-00:24:45). George Pickens…
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach sit down with Senator Elizabeth Warren to talk about her political "conversion" story, President Trump's first 100 days in office, and some signs of hope to help us get through the rest of his term. Plus, what's keeping Sen. Warren's vibe right? ----------------------------------------------------…
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Tyrese Big Balls Haliburton and the Pacers do it again, stunning the Cavs in Game 2 with another late comeback(00:00:00-00:13:27). The Warriors without Steph take Game 1 and every series is on crack(00:13:27-00:18:44). We talk some hockey after the Caps lose game 1 and Islanders lottery luck(00:18:44-00:29:37). Back in studio we recap a wild Monday…
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On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach give their takes on the 2025 Met Gala. But first, Zach chats with Chioma Nnadi, Head of Editorial Content at British Vogue and host of The Run Through with Vogue. They talked about Black dandyism, André Leon Talley, and more. ------------------------------------------------------ Loved Zac…
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Incredible weekend of sports as we had Game 7's(00:00:00-00:09:18). Warriors beat the Rockets and Nuggets take down the Clippers further cementing James Harden as the biggest choker ever(00:09:18-00:18:45). Pacers take Game 1 and the Kentucky Derby was an awesome sloppy mess(00:18:45-00:33:32). Who's back of the week including Scottie Scheffler and…
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Jalen Brunson and the Knicks are marching on after taking out the Pistons in Game 6 (00:00:00-00:07:35). We talk the Lakers going out sad after the Timberwolves crushed them and is Nico Harrison a little bit right (00:07:35-00:22:00)? The Warriors/Rockets series is weird and the Clips/Nuggets rock (00:22:00-00:33:01). We have teams advancing in pla…
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss Trump’s first 100 days in office. Then, they talk about the kick-off of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour, and dynamic concert ticket pricing. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: Sarah Vaughn’s 1981 Be…
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Playoff action is going hot and heavy and we recap everything from Monday and Tuesday night including Pacers closing out the Bucks and the skirmish on the court after (00:00:00-00:20:23). Pistons win at MSG and Thibs is stuck with his best players at the scorers table (00:20:23-00:30:25). Nuggets catch fire (00:30:25-00:32:35). Draymond Green has t…
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Crazy weekend of sports. NFL Draft recap including Shedeur Sanders slide and grading grades (00:00:00-00:43:27). NBA playoffs have been awesome with an all time Clippers/Nuggets game, Steph Curry continuing to ruin the Rockets franchise, the Lakers in trouble, Pistons getting screwed and more (00:43:27-01:15:55). We talk hockey and PFT went to Mont…
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Its instant reaction on the NFL Draft first round. The Jags make a splash, Shedeur gets undrafted in the first round, we recap our teams (00:00:00-00:21:36) and then welcome in Coach Gruden to talk in detail on some of the picks and players he loved from Day 1 of the NFL Draft (00:21:36-00:50:08). NBA/NHL Playoff recap, Rockets even the series, Cel…
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach chat about Ryan Coogler’s box office hit, “Sinners”, and the conversation it has sparked. Then, they talk about money dysmorphia and “boom boom” culture. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: Jay Jurden is …
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We recap Tuesday nights playoff action via zoom, the Lakers even the series, Leafs team of destiny and the Grizzlies and Bucks look cooked(00:00:00-00:27:22). We then go back in studio to talk about an incredible Monday night including the Nuggets/Clippers series and is it getting tough to watch Jalen Brunson? Plus Ovi is unreal and playoff hockey …
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It’s playoff season and we talk about all the action this weekend. Russell Westbrook submitted the most Russell Westbrook game ever (00:00:00-00:20:16). Cam Payne went nuclear (00:20:16-00:31:52). The Thunder blowout the Grizzlies. Hank isn’t worried about any team + we talk some puck and the Jets unreal game winner plus glass banger guy is in jail…
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The Bulls managed to lose twice Wednesday night in play in action and Big Cat is sick of the endless mediocrity and we sim the lottery (00:00:00-00:20:52). Lee Corso retires and Aaron Rodgers doesn’t really tell us much on his next destinatio (00:20:52-00:38:57). Brian Windhorst joins the show to talk LeBron calling him weird, NBA Playoffs, his adv…
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss the Blue Origin Feminist Stunt and all things Coachella. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: G20 on Amazon Prime Video, and The Group Chat series on TikTok ZACH: ‘Dying For Sex’ (on HULU) starring…
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NBA Play In games and the Magic and Warriors are officially in (00:00:00-00:17:20:25). Nico Harrison does a no camera/no recordings press conference and Cam Ward admits he’s a Tennessee Titan (00:17:20-00:25:24). With Rory winning the Masters we find the next narrative guy who can’t win the big one (00:25:24-00:51:32). Hot Seat/Cool Throne includin…
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An all time Sunday at August leads us to Rory McIlroy's career grand slam. We talk about the incredible drama on Sunday and the up and down play from Rory that led us to his playoff against Justin Rose. Wrapping up other Master thoughts/storylines (00:00:00-00:38:21). NBA Playoffs are set and Lebron having his shirt off offended Isiah Thomas (00:38…
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Someone has peed at the Masters and the whole tournament is in trouble. We talk Day 1 at Augusta and upside down hats (00:00:00-00:10:53). Luka returns to Dallas and Deshaun Watson says his haters are going to motivate him (00:10:53-00:25:24). Ryan Whitney joins us in studio to talk hockey, golf, going back to school and tons more (00:25:24-01:35:4…
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss the stock market crashing, Trump's tariffs, and the #Handsoff protests that swept the globe on April 5th. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race that Will Change …
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Florida wins the National Championship and we talk about the Final game to cap off a subpar tournament but incredible Final Four (00:00:00-00:23:57). The Nuggets fire Michael Malone and their GM in a very strange move and more (00:23:57-00:40:40). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including the Dire Wolf and playing God with nature (00:40:40-00:53:55). Max Homa…
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Alexander Ovechkin breaks the all time goal record in the perfect way on Sunday and we talk about his incredible career (00:00:00-00:13:29). The Final Four finally delivered with a great Florida/Auburn and a historic choke from Duke that has reignited Big Cat’s hate (00:13:29-00:54:18). Who’s back including a possible Rodgers to Steelers theory and…
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Final four is here and we talk games and picks (00:00:00-00:07:14). March NBA, does it mean anything? Where is Aaron Rodgers going to play next year (00:07:14-00:23:10)? Does Shohei have maximum aura (00:23:10-00:40:12)? Dickie V joins the show to talk Final Four, how he’s doing health wise, his love for people and more (00:40:12-00:57:13). WWE Cha…
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about season three of “The White Lotus", and the “sin” of empathy. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: This American Life - Heretics ZACH: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson by Tourmaline [Pre-…
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The NFL Owners meeting is taking place in Florida and Hank has researched all potential rule changes on the docket. We get a call from Big Dom to invite Max to the White House with the Eagles and then things turn SOUTH fast (00:00:00-00:31:14). Buzz Williams to Maryland. Then things get even worse for the show (00:31:14-00:48:46). Hot Seat/Cool Thr…
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On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Zach has a chat with writer, activist, and filmmaker, Tourmaline. They talk about her new book, “The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson”, finding your worth in history, the current state of trans rights, and more. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our offici…
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The Final Four is set and we continue to have few great games in the tournament but the 4 teams left are historically great. We figure out who is the Cinderella, what the Duke hate meter is at and Kevin Willard to Nova (00:00:00-00:35:48). The NFL league meetings are taking place in Orlando and the Coach's got together for their yearly picture as w…
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We finally got a classic March Madness game as Texas Tech takes down Arkansas and Cal. Duke, Bama and Florida roll to the Elite 8. Kevin Willard goes out in a weird way (00:00:00-00:23:04). Lebron went on McAfee and caused waves including his renewed fight with Stephen A Smith and a new one with Brian Windhorst (00:23:04-00:44:17). Jeff Passan join…
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the impact of economic protests, fitness influencer culture, and the social trend of disordered living. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: The Sam Sanders Show ft. Torrey Peters // The Residenc…
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Our brains are finally working again after the week of basketball and we do some clean up on the tourney stories and things we missed. Aaron Rodgers is still working through his decision and Jameis and Russell Wilson are now teammates on the Giants. World Series picks before Opening Day (00:00:00-00:46:18). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including an explana…
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We've watched 4 days straight of basketball and are ready to break it all down. We talk big picture tourney topics, the lack of upsets, how Monday sucks beyond belief (00:00:00-00:13:24). We then break down each region Starting with South (000:13:24-00:33:42), then West (00:33:42-01:03:05), East (01:03:05-01:28:57), and Midwest (01:28:57-01:48:07).…
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Day 1 of Madness is over and McNeese State wins the day. We recap everything that happened on Day 1 including some teams flexing their muscles and Will Wade's boys with a huge win (00:00:00-00:17:15). While watching basketball we missed another couple Georgia Football arrests and a creepy Michigan story (00:17:15-00:30:01). Bonus out of season Mt R…
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about America’s current relationship with the world, and what may be the start of a Democratic civil war. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. Recommendations: SAM: Stag Dance by Torrey Peters + Black Bag (the movie) ZACH: Adolescence on Netflix SAEED: Poem for the Reader by Al…
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The tournament has finally arrived and we try something different this year where we come up with the dumbest fun facts for every team in the field. Ever wonder which school had a tragic train accident 100 years ago? What city is the furniture capital of the world? What MLB team sued a college for copyright infringement? Who Max’s friend’s sister i…
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On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Saeed has a chat with writer and historian, Imani Perry. They talk about her new book, “Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People”, the importance of self-regard, spirituality, and more. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www…
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The brackets have arrived. We talk about who got screwed and go through the matchups and celebrate one of the best sports weeks of the year. Hank also may be a little hungover from St Patricks day but we get his picks and they may be genius (00:00:00-00:52:09). Who's back of the week including one of the dumbest debates weve had about a video poste…
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We recap an awesome day of college hoops (00:00:00-00:26:29). Talk some Players Championship and national sports podcast news plus Oldie the Canadian is back in the booth with the boys (00:26:29-00:53:53). The legendary Bill Raftery joins the show to talk about March Madness, his career, being a legend of the late night game, the genesis of Onions …
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