Vibe Check
by Zach Stafford, Saeed Jones
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- 🇰🇪KE · Society & Culture#191500 to 3K
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150 to 900🎙 Daily cadence·233 episodes·Last published today - Monthly Reach
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500 to 3K🇰🇪100% - Active Followers
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The Wheels Are Falling Off
Sep 2, 2026
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We Love You, Dolly
Aug 28, 2026
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Play That Harp!
Aug 26, 2026
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The Vibes Are Open
Aug 21, 2026
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Summertime Sadness
Aug 19, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 9/2/26 | 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 and the backlash surrounding the Met Gala. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.” ------------------------------------------------------ Saeed’s Poem: “The Peace of Wild Things” by Wendell Berry | — | ||||||
| 8/28/26 | 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 of Dolly Parton, and why she may be one of the most beloved cultural figures in the world. | — | ||||||
| 8/26/26 | 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 and vandalization of Flock surveillance cameras. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.” ------------------------------------------------------ Saeed’s Poem: WOLF CUT: New and Selected Poems by Anna Journey – “Adorable Siren, Do You Love the Damned?” | — | ||||||
| 8/21/26 | 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” and “the vibes are off.” | — | ||||||
| 8/19/26 | 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 latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.” ------------------------------------------------------ Saeed’s Poem: “If You Go to Bed Hungry” by Angela Narciso Torres | — | ||||||
| 8/14/26 | 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. | — | ||||||
| 8/12/26 | 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 share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.” ------------------------------------------------------ Saeed’s Poem: “Why Some People Be Mad at Me Sometimes” by Lucille Clifton | — | ||||||
| 8/7/26 | 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. | — | ||||||
| 8/5/26 | 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 picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.” ------------------------------------------------------ Saeed’s Poem: “I Have A Time Machine” by Brenda Shaughnessy | — | ||||||
| 7/31/26 | 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 creating art in the age of AI, and more. ------------------------------------------------------ Sign up for Saeed’s Webinar: https://www.patreon.com/VibeCheck/posts/161968229?utm_campaign=postshare_fan | — | ||||||
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| 7/29/26 | 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 about the present. They consider what makes a hero and why the story continues to resonate today. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.” ------------------------------------------------------ Saeed’s Poem: Siren Song by Margaret Atwood Sign up for Saeed’s Webinar: https://www.patreon.com/VibeCheck/posts/161968229?utm_campaign=postshare_fan | — | ||||||
| 7/24/26 | 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 up for one another, and her new book, The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity. Together, they explore what solidarity really means, and why it's more necessary than ever. ------------------------------------------------------ Sign up for Saeed’s Webinar: https://www.patreon.com/VibeCheck/posts/161968229?utm_campaign=postshare_fan | — | ||||||
| 7/22/26 | 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 into the idea of "Gen Z delusion". Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.” ------------------------------------------------------ Saeed’s Poem: “The Weather in Space” by Tracy K. Smith Sign up for Saeed’s Webinar: https://www.patreon.com/VibeCheck/posts/161968229?utm_campaign=postshare_fan | — | ||||||
| 7/17/26 | televisionidentity+3 | Roxane Gay | The TV That Raised US | — | televisionRoxane Gay+3 | — | 36m 58s | ||
| 7/15/26 | politicsLindsey Graham+3 | Tim Miller | For My Own Protection | — | Donald TrumpLindsey Graham+3 | — | 1h 01m 31s | ||
| 7/10/26 | softnesssuperpower+4 | Kimberly Drew | — | — | softnesssuperpower+5 | — | 40m 08s | ||
| 7/8/26 | Hot Girl Socialismpolitical moment+3 | — | Democratic SocialistsI Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer | — | Hot Girl SocialismDemocratic Socialists+3 | — | 1h 02m 35s | ||
| 7/3/26 | American historynational identity+3 | Kiese Laymon | — | America | America250th birthday+5 | — | 47m 19s | ||
| 7/1/26 | good vibesWorld Cup+4 | — | Supreme CourtThe Two-Headed Calf | — | good vibesWorld Cup+6 | — | 1h 05m 41s | ||
| 6/26/26 | Black historynatural world+3 | Beronda Montgomery | When Trees Testify | Black historynatural world+2 | treesBlack history+3 | — | 33m 39s | ||
| 6/24/26 | astrologypredictions+3 | Chani Nicholas | — | — | astrologypredictions+5 | — | 50m 05s | ||
| 6/19/26 | political awakeningchanging perspectives+3 | Camonghne Felix | Let the Poets Govern | — | politicspoetry+3 | — | 39m 03s | ||
| 6/17/26 | summer readingbook recommendations+3 | Traci Thomas | The Stacks | — | summer readingbook recommendations+3 | — | 42m 01s | ||
| 6/12/26 | fandomsfan culture+3 | — | stan | — | fandomfan culture+3 | — | 49m 19s | ||
| 6/10/26 | children's perspectiveadult burnout+3 | Julian Shapiro-Barnum | How to Grow Up Without Becoming a Grown-UpCelebrity Substitute+1 | — | burnoutcomedy+3 | — | 46m 53s | ||
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Chart history for Vibe Check
Peaked at #191 in KE, currently #191 in KE.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE | — | #191 | #191 | — |
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.