On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about influencers getting paid for promoting political messaging, and a job listing for The Cutting Room Floor that has sparked outrage. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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Recommendations:

ZACH: “Essex Honey” by Blood Orange

SAEED: “Let Them Not Say” by Jane Hirshfield

SAM: “My Once-in-a-Million-Years Love Story” by Elizabeth Gilbert in NEW YORK MAGAZINE, followed by “Elizabeth Gilbert’s Latest Epiphanies” by Jia Tolentino in The New Yorker

Pre-order Saeed’s new book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-people-s-project-poems-essays-and-art-for-looking-forward-maggie-smith/22401036

TikTok about The Cutting Room Floor job: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayte.lisbeth/video/7543301328055913742?_r=1&_t=ZP-8zG5OHzWQEZ

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Serena Williams using and boosting GLP-1 weight loss drugs. And the changes COVID brought to us after five years later.

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Recommendations:

ZACH: CAN I BE FRANK and TA-DA! both Off-Broadway

SAEED: DIJON - Absolutely (Film)

SAM: “I'm Dating a Man Who’s Married" by Aaron Smith

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent social media tactics against Trump. Then, they each talk about their end of summer protocols. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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Recommendations:

ZACH: Scandal

SAEED: Part 1 of “I Must Become A Menace to My Enemies” by June Jordan

SAM: Make It Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh by Robin Givhan

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about Instagram’s new map feature and the lack of privacy with technology. Then, they discuss how strict emotional boundaries may tie into the loneliness epidemic. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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Recommendations:

ZACH: KPop Demon Hunters

SAM: Weapons

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach chat about Sex and the City’s reboot, And Just Like That…, and hate-watching TV shows. Then, they answer two listener questions. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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Recommendations:

ZACH: The Hunting Wife on Netflix

SAEED: “Cage” by Rigoberto Gonzalez

SAM: Learning the Boots On The Ground line dance

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Saeed’s Poem: Self-Portrait as Hereboy, Sethe’s Dog in Beloved

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach speaks with journalist and activist, Afeef Nessouli, about his recent experience in Gaza. Then, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss Sydney Sweeney’s new American Eagle ad, and how pop culture is leaning conservative. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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Recommendations:

ZACH: “Actual Life” by Fred Again

SAEED: “My life as china” by Evie Shockley from The New Black

SAM: Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams + Articles of Interests Podcast

Organizations recommended by Afeef:

https://glia.org/

https://linktr.ee/thesameerproject

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This week, we’re airing a conversation from the Forever35 podcast where Sam joins former Vibe Check guest, Elise Hu, and her co-host, Doree Shafrir. They talk about self-care, the hack of using “I feel” statements, realizing that some hills are not worth dying on, and more.

You can listen to Forever35 wherever you get your podcasts! Follow the show on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast).

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the MAGA rebellion, the Jeffrey Epstein files, and the new Superman movie. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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Recommendations:

SAM: Logan

SAEED: In the chemo room, I wear mittens made of ice so I don’t lose my fingernails. But I took a risk today to write this down.

ZACH: Invincible on Amazon Prime

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