Vibe Check is a weekly SiriusXM podcast in which hosts Saeed Jones and Zach Stafford discuss news and culture and how it feels. The show has 283 episodes since August 2022, a cadence of about every 2.3 days, and a median length of around 50 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Smart, opinionated weekly news and culture talk from a SiriusXM show with a loyal following
- Rated 4.9 across 1,847 Apple Podcasts ratings, with 1,749 five-star reviews
- Weekly-plus cadence with 283 episodes and roughly 50-minute episodes
- Hosted by two named personalities who tie headlines to how audiences feel
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, topical commentary
- Tone
- conversational, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- SiriusXM
- Categories promoted
- streaming subscription
- Affiliate links
- No
The description promotes SiriusXM Podcasts+ ad-free listening and a free trial, which is platform promotion rather than a third-party sponsor mention in the last 20 episodes.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed is flagged explicit, and episode titles such as 'Rape Culture Has a Group Chat' and 'America's Death Cult' cover adult and political subjects.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.siriusxm.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1637476174 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/tA_4bn2c |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Ancient Greeks Would Have Loved WAP (with Emily Wilson) | 2026-10-16 | 43 min |
| America's Death Cult (with Ari Shapiro) | 2026-10-14 | 53 min |
| An Autumn Witchual | 2026-10-09 | 44 min |
| Nobody Likes These People | 2026-10-07 | 60 min |
| The World Was Never Straight | 2026-10-02 | 41 min |
| Rape Culture Has a Group Chat | 2026-09-30 | 60 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
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.
About Vibe Check
Vibe Check is a weekly podcast from SiriusXM in which hosts Zach Stafford and Saeed Jones discuss news and culture and how those stories feel. The feed describes it as a group chat brought to life, with episodes often built around a single topical theme. The show has 283 episodes since August 2022, released about every 2.3 days, with a median length of around 50 minutes according to the feed.
Apple Podcasts lists 1,847 ratings with an average of 4.9, of which 1,749 are five-star. Estimated audience is 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, an estimate based on the rating count and show age rather than published figures. Audience is likely US-based adults in their late twenties to forties, and the show's explicit flag reflects its frank adult subject matter.
No third-party sponsors appear in the last 20 episodes; the only promotion is for SiriusXM Podcasts+. Host-read mid-roll rates are estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, which would fund one ad placement. Brands in books, media, and lifestyle categories aimed at culturally engaged adults should consider it.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Vibe Check can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Vibe Check
How much does Vibe Check charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. Exact pricing is not published, so the show's contact should be used to confirm rates.
What is Vibe Check about?
Vibe Check is a weekly SiriusXM podcast where Zach Stafford and Saeed Jones discuss news and culture and how those stories feel. Episodes are conversational and often explore a single theme.
How do I contact Vibe Check about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship inquiries can be sent once the contact is unlocked.
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