DIG Podcasts

CSULB student Madelyn Stone joins Victoria Suarez to discuss highlights from Coachella and the reality of being a broke college student who still wants to party. If you would like to be featured on a podcast episode, please send me a message! Victoria (@_cloud_of_unknowing_ on instagram OR victoria.suarez01@student.csulb.edu)

CSULB’s Leilani Quijano is an upcoming journalist who, having found her footing as a print writer, is now branching out to make her mark in the multimedia journalism space. If you would like to be featured on a podcast episode, please send me a message! Victoria (@_cloud_of_unknowing_ on instagram OR victoria.suarez01@student.csulb.edu)

Host Victoria Suarez goes solo to cover some Oscar highlights and gives opinions on winners and nominees If you would like to be featured on a podcast episode, please send me a message! Victoria (@_cloud_of_unknowing_ on instagram OR victoria.suarez01@student.csulb.edu)

CSULB student Ariah Gibson joins Victoria Suarez to share their predictions and opinions on the upcoming 98th Academy Awards show, The Oscars. If you would like to be featured on a podcast episode, please send me a message! Victoria (@_cloud_of_unknowing_ on instagram OR victoria.suarez01@student.csulb.edu)

Victoria Suarez is joined by CSULB sports journalist Joey Gomez as they dive into topics such as the Olympics and the Super Bowl. Joey shares insight on how he analyzes stats and maintains an unbiased perspective. If you would like to be featured on a podcast episode, please send us a message! Victoria (@_cloud_of_unknowing_ on instagram OR victoria.suarez01@student.csulb.edu)

Amani Richardson is one of many individuals who discovered baking as a hobby in 2020, but part of the few who made it into a professional business. Amani is here today to talk about discovering her love for baking in a family full of bakers, the behind-the-scenes of the craft, and the challenges surrounding being a freelancing baker and student. Check out her business @geekedsweets on Instagram. I...

Isaac, singer and songwriter for the band Boygrim, joins DIG to discuss how he and his band members came together to create alternative rock/metal/punk music for all different groups of people in the city of Long Beach. Isaac brings up not only his personal goals for the group, but as well as the lack of a music scene in Long Beach. If you would like to be featured on a podcast episode, please sen...

Melina Saad and Victoria Suarez are joined today by CSULB Jay Winter and CSULB professor Dr. Scott Moss, to dive deeper into AI in the entertainment industry. From AI-generated videos to virtual actresses and influencers, what does the future hold for creatives, and where is the line drawn? If you would like to be featured on a podcast episode, please send us a message! Melina (@its.melina.s on in...

Monica Badolian is a very busy sports and entertainment journalist eager to report on her favorite teams while committing to a hectic lifestyle. Monica talks about her passion for sports, the challenges in the fast-paced environment, as well as how she broke into the industry. If you would like to be featured on a podcast episode, please send a message! Melina (@its.melina.s on instagram OR melina...

Melina Saad and Victoria Suarez are joined today by CSULB Maya Paragas and CSULB professor Peter Larsen, to dive deeper into the Katseye Gap campaign in comparison to Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle campaign and how it demonstrates the gap in generational beauty standards. If you would like to be featured on a podcast episode, please send us a message! Melina (@its.melina.s on instagram OR mel...

Melina Saad is joined today by DIG Mag EIC Darya and Digital Director Christine to dive deeper into parasocial relationships online and the one-sided obsessiveness with criticizing famous faces online. This episode explores everything from the Met Gala to kpop.

Kason Moon captures the moments of small rock and metal bands across SoCal, not only to bring them an audience but to practice his love for photography. In this episode of Hidden Figures, Melina Saad discusses how Kason's love for photography blossomed, the lessons he's learned both for photography and for life, and the ways he captures these moments forever. If you're interested in re...

Melina Saad is joined today by Connor and Joshua to dive deeper into the world of privacy, or the lack thereof, on social media. This episode explores everything from the changes in the algorithm to 24/7 live streaming and how you can handle privacy online

Melina Saad is joined today by Vincent (@vincent.mm8) and Ericka (@sp1cy.b0ba) to dive deeper into overconsumption on social media, trends that feed into the cycle, and how one can improve their media literacy around it.

Ashley Lacambra is juggling three rather chaotic lives: a flight attendant traveling the world, a CSULB student set to graduate soon, and a mother of her one-year-old daughter. In this episode of Hidden Figures, Ashley talks about her life leading up to her life, her challenges, and the "seeds" planted that pushed her to continue. Check out Ashley on Instagram @badashtravels

Graham Laderman is the leader singer of Hardcastle, an alternative rock band based in Los Angeles. In this episode of The Creative Outlet, Laderman shares the journey of the band, plans for the future, and gives us an inside look at their upcoming record. The Creative Outlet highlights creatives in Long Beach, Los Angeles, and the surrounding areas that keep our community vibrant. This podcast is...

Kay Pham Nguyen said she balances between "wanting to be a rockstar, and wanting to be on the team of someone who's a rockstar." The 21 year old is a photographer, creative director, music manager, and musician. Watch and listen to this episode of The Creative Outlet to learn about how Pham-Nguyen navigates multiple aspects of the music industry. CREDIT: Podcast editor/host: Morgan B...

MLE is a singer-songwriter from Orange County, California. MLE explores a wide range of genres, from R&B to EDM. Stream and watching this episode of the Creative Outlet to hear from MLE about her influences, inspirations, and more. Thank you for watching this episode of The Creative Outlet, a production of DIG at CSULB. Hosted by Morgan Barela, the Creative Outlet highlights creatives in Long...

Reilly Gallagher is a multi-disciplinary artist from Long Beach, California. He's here on episode 1 of The Creative Outlet to talk about his work, fashion, and life in the Long Beach art scene. Thank you for watching this episode of The Creative Outlet, a production of DIG at CSULB.   Hosted by Morgan Barela, The Creative Outlet highlights creatives in Long Beach that keep our community vibran...

David Hernandez started loving poetry as a student here. Many years later, he became a finalist for one of the most prestigious awards as an author: a National Book Critics Circle Award. Hernandez talks about his book, his journey through poetry, how he writes a good poem, and what it means to be a teacher.

Have you ever been in love? Or at least, have you ever thought you were in love? Morgan has been there. Almost exactly a year ago, she was in a Jubilee video about her experience being cheated on, twice. The most humbling experience of her life was broadcasted for over a million people to see. And now she's here on this show, talking about whatever it means to be in love. Or a specific part of...

Hey, this is Rachel Livinal, one of your co-hosts on POV So I have something to confess. I’m graduating in May. I, with many others, will not be walking the stage or hearing my name called at graduation. But, I’m not upset really about the whole walking thing, because everyone does that. What I’m really upset about, if I’m being honest, is to be called with the honors after my name. You know, the...

You’re probably hearing this somewhat close to the end of the semester. You may be experiencing something that almost anyone can understand at first glance: burnout. We're going to tell you about it.

Laurie and Dave are my parents. 9 years ago, they got married after a whirlwind of connection and reconnection that turned from friends to more. After being long distance for a total of 13 ½ years, the couple is learning what it’s like to have some sense of normalcy. The couple talk about how they got here, and what they're planning for the future now that they're together full-time. This...

In society, our identities matter. Our identities impact the way that we navigate the world. They are a lot more complicated than simply labels we check off on surveys. And sometimes, figuring out exactly which ones to check off can be a task that’s easier said than done. Host Morgan Barela explores the topic of white passing, including her personal experiences as a white passing person of color.