On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach unpack the double standards in how Americans view political protest, romanticizing resistance in France while condemning it at home. They also discuss Todrick Hall’s Off-Broadway musical Midnight and the complexities of telling stories centered on enslavement. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.”

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk with classicist and translator Emily Wilson about her book Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea, the “Roman Empire” trend, and the art of translation.

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On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach talks with journalist Ari Shapiro about America’s relationship with death, the politics of public executions, and how to balance a thriving career with a creative life. Plus, they share their picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.”

You can catch Ari hosting Engagement Party, streaming on CNN and wherever you get your podcasts!

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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:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-witch-wave-with-pam-grossman-live-tickets-2001992815403?aff=oddtdtcreator

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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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