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Mar 2024
59m 29s

The Oscars Are My Super Bowl

Zach Stafford, Saeed Jones, Sam Sanders
About this episode
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach break down their final thoughts and predictions ahead of the 2024 Oscars. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram and Threads @samsanders, @theferocity, and @zachstaff. 
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