Artbeat Radio

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Listen in as we discuss theme parks, theme parks, and more theme parks! Learn our favorite foods, tips and tricks, and hear some popular theme park tunes. Thanks for listening and tune in next time! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!      In this episode of ABR, Service Users from EPI interview James (ART Center Service User) and Tyler (ART Center Staff) about art making, music, First Fridays, hobbies, and being an artist. First, Greco and PJ interview Tyler, and then they both interview James. Greco shares how he wants to be an art teacher, PJ shares that he had a red bike, James talks about his...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!      Happy Father’s Day from the ABR crew to you! Listen in as Cristina, Brian, Doug, and Brandon share about memories of their fathers and share the importance of appreciating family.    Thanks for listening and tune in next time!    Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio    For more information about our organization, please visit our website  www.ableartswork.org  

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!     Today, we learn about a new survey for those with disabilities to assist in making the city of Long Beach, California more accessible. Watch the full video to learn about this amazing project in inclusion and equity. Thank you Brian Corder, Cristina Mariotta, Brandon Neri, and Gretchen Swanson for this amazing interview.  Thanks for listening and tune in next tim...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with author and disability activist, Kam Redlawsk. Listen in as Brian Corder interviews her on her past, present, future, and her recent book, Yumi and Monster. Thanks for listening and tune in next time! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    Service Users, Ricky B, Kaitlyn J., and Raneya S. interview dance instructor Alston about the ins and outs of Creative Movement, and engage in Creative Movement with their peers in a quick dance class clip. Raneya, Kristen R., and Liam P. discuss favorite dance moves from their countries of origin and show off their skills.   Thanks for listening and tune in next...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    This episode is all about food, and consists of a casual conversation between Jesus Quiroz, Carlos Arredondo, and Michael Hinckley. Andrea Searles and Jenifer Ramirez pop on screen once in a while reacting to what is being said, as well as sharing a few of their favorite foods. Favorite breakfast foods, drinks, ice cream flavors, street foods, and fast-food chains...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    In this ABR episode, Service Users Kristen R, Isabella R, Matthew F., and Stephanie M. discuss Pokémon, Pokémon history, video game consoles, Pikachu, and favorite Disney movies. Kaitlyn J. and Nick B. discuss favorite video games, board games, and Disney movies. Zelda instrumental music is discussed and demonstrated, Jack Black movies are mentioned, and Jumanji i...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   Tune in as Doug, Brandon, Alfred, Cristina, and Brian break unique wold records! Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org 

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Join us as we recreate some recipes from our favorite Disney movies. In this episode we make Kronk's Spinach Puffs from The Emperor's New Groove and Gooseberry Pie from Snow White. Artwork by: Cristina Mariotta, Julianna Gallardo, Niko Saldana, and Doug Calhoun Music by: Renee Webster, Sergio Leal, Christie Pagan, Becky Neuhaus, Maria Ramirez, Ricky Parral, M...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   EPI Service Users have a chat with EPI instructors, April and Marissa, about their new classes for the semester. Maria Galaviz-Arroyo and Carlos Arredondo ask April questions about her album artwork creation class that she is leading with another instructor. Lawrence Ward (PJ) is working the camera behind the scenes and offers commentary as well. PJ, Maria G, Carlo...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!      Kristin Silver and Kristen Rodriguez open the podcast by exploring an electric piano. They discuss instruments they have learned how to play, as well as favorite artists and favorite Michael Jackson songs. They sing a bit of “Thriller” with a few improvised lyrics. They also mention themes of songs they have written together in Songwriting class such as a punk s...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    Happy Women’s History Month! Today, we celebrate by interviewing some women at the day program, ART Center. Listen in as we interview Bailey Gambertoglio, Havannah Ulrich, Cristina Mariotta, and Patti Longo. We share some brief facts and listen to each other’s stories about incredible women in our lives and in history.  Thanks for listening and tune in next time! ...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today we celebrate Lunar New Year and talk about the Blood Moon that occurred on March 3rd. Later, we go outside on a nature walk, exploring our surroundings. Thanks for listening and tune in next time! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    Come underwater with us to view the ocean's first mermaid talent show. Tune in as Stephanie hosts this amazing episode featuring singing, dancing, and... sewing?     Thank you to Stephanie, Liam, and Renee for this underwater adventure.    Thanks for listening and tune in next time!    Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio    For more information about our orga...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!     Travel around the world with us as we take you through different countries, tasting their foods! Our Long Beach day program, ART Center, had a food festival, inviting the community in and sharing our favorite dishes from our favorite countries.    Thanks for listening and tune in next time!    Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio    For more information about our...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Gather around foodies, because this is your video. In this episode we talk about foods from all around the world and explore different cultures, food history, and our personal favorites! A special thanks to James, Brandon, Aaron, Nancy, Cristina, and Doug for cooking this episode up. We hope you enjoy! Be careful though...you might leave hungry! Thanks for listening...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! In this very special episode, we share all about Remo! When we first opened our new Long Beach location of our day program, we knew we needed to fill the space with instruments, so we gave Remo a call! Nancy and Brian were live on the scene and took footage of this day. About a year later, Doug spoke with Robert Shen, President of Remo, and later, Bailey Chapman, a d...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    Today we share our Valentine’s Day traditions, memories, and give our honest review on popular Valentine’s day candies. Thank you to Doug Calhoun, Brandon Neri, and Cristina Mariotta for this amazing episode!  Thanks for listening and tune in next time!    Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio    For more information about our organization, please visit our website...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    Today, we share our biggest mistake yet...our blooper reel from 2025! Please enjoy a few of our funny mistakes throughout our year of filming. We look forward to this new season of our podcast and want to thank you for listening!  Thank you Cristina Mariotta, Brandon Neri, and James Mcgoff for this episode’s introduction.  Thanks for listening and tune in next tim...

Let's go to the movies! Join Cristina, James, Brandon, Aaron, and Doug as they discuss good movies from different decades, as well as TV shows and music! We talk about movies in the 90's all the way to movies that are coming out in theatres soon! What's your favorite all-time movie? Let us know in the comments below! Thanks for listening and tune in next time!  Follow us on instagram @...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   Tune in to hear EPI’s artists share about their biggest project yet! The Art Beat Radio crew interviews art instructor April and resident artists Maria, Daniel, and Carlos about their giant cake project.  Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website  www.ab...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!      Happy Halloween from Artbeat Radio. Today, we share our original Halloween story, paired with original artwork from service users at our Long Beach day program, ART Center. We also take some time to sspeak with one another about spooky topics and Halloween movies!    Thanks for listening and tune in next time!    Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio    For more...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today, Brian, James, Cristina, Bethany, and Brandon share some of their Fall plans, explain the upcoming art show at Able ARTS Work, and play a round of Fall themed The Price is Right! Thanks for listening and tune in next time!  Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio  For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!      Everyone has hobbies, and that's exactly what we explore during this episode! We interviewed each other on what our favorite hobbies are, why we do them, and why we like them. Maybe you'll even get a new hobby idea to try this weekend!     Thank you Brian Corder, Nancy Terrey, Brandon Neri, and Cristina Mariotta for producing this episode!    Thanks for...