Vibe Check

Zach Stafford, Saeed Jones, Sam Sanders

A weekly podcast where 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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Vibe Check

Episodes (215)

Friday RomanceLandia and the Rise of Queer Romance
Mon Feb 9th Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl and his Politics of Joy
Fri Feb 6th You Can’t "Try On” Blackness

Vibe Check

Feb 13, 2026
46½ minutes
42 MB

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach welcome Saeed’s longtime friend and romance expert Tanya Melendez to break down the rise of romance across every genre. From beloved tropes to what really separates a true romance from just a love story, they cover it all — including a deep dive into the TV show Heated Rivalry. Then, Tanya spills a little tea about what Saeed was like as a teenager. Plus, they share their picks for “the vibes are on, the vibes are off”. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website...

Vibe Check

RomanceLandia and the Rise of Queer Romance

Zach Stafford, Saeed Jones, Sam Sanders

00:00 -45:39