On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about hurricanes, and the misinformation that has been spread by politicians. Then, in the spirit of spooky season, they talk about our culture’s shifting relationship with witchcraft. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Is Success Ruining Everything?
On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach sits down with Dr. Jack Halberstam to discuss his forthcoming book, Anarchitecture After Everything: A Trans Manifesto, and revisit the ideas behind The Queer Art of Failure. They talk about why freedom may require letting old systems collapse, ... Show More
35m 49s
May 29
What We Get Wrong About Epstein
On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach are joined by special guest Jess Michaels – TEDx speaker, survivor advocate, and 1991 survivor of Jeffrey Epstein. They explore why the Epstein files matter beyond the headlines, and how the conversation around abuse, consent, and sur ... Show More
51m 30s
May 27
Time to Set It the F*ck Off
On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach discuss the new movie, Is God Is, and explore how rage shapes politics, culture, and our personal lives – and whether rage can sometimes be a force for something better. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “ ... Show More
57m 20s
Jun 2024
Haunted with Ghost Huns Podcast
We’ve just met our English counterparts, Hannah Byczkowski and Susie Preece of Ghost Huns Podcast. They’re spooky, they’re hilarious and somehow, after dozens of encounters… they’re SKEPTICS?! Either way, we’ve decided that the four of us are going to team up and do a paranormal ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2025
Episode 310 - The Telepathy Tapes
There is a group of people who are living amongst us, who openly, freely, and easily read minds. We binged The Telepathy Tapes, a new podcast by Ky Dickens , and our minds are reeling at the potential of accessing telepathy, the collective consciousness, and the astral plane. How ... Show More
1h 15m
Oct 2024
We Know What Your House Really Looks Like
Subscribe to Mamamia Britney’s Spears' latest wedding and the rise of ‘sologamy’. Confused? Don't worry, we explain. Plus, has the US exported it's abortion politics all the way to Australia? This week, it seems yes. We unpack why the conversation about abortion laws is ramping ... Show More
40m 37s
Sep 2025
Episode 340 - Pamola: The Wandering Spirit of Mt. Katahdin
High on Maine’s Mt. Katahdin, the Appalachian Trail ends in a place wrapped in mystery—and haunted by a storm spirit. Hikers whisper about sudden fog, eerie moans in the wind, and the sense of eyes watching from the Knife’s Edge ridge. The Wabanaki people know who it is: Pamola, ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2024
run, fool! (feat. rodney barnes)
Episode 58: Meredith is joined by Rodney Barnes, host of the podcast, "Run, Fool!" for a couple of stories about ghosts and grief... and a discussion about all things horror.Note: Aprile is still on a hosting break!Follow us for more @rattledandshookor send us a message from ratt ... Show More
26m 11s
Mar 2025
Episode 311 - Appalachia | Lore and Superstitions (Part 1)
If you see something, no you didn't. If you hear something, no you didn't. We are diving into one of the most haunted places in the world: the Appalachian Mountain Range. These ancient mountains contain secrets, curses, beats, and cannibals. It's a place where you must rely on al ... Show More
1h 16m