Long Beach Current Podcasts

It’s safe to say that singer Camila Cabello loves it when Shawn Mendes calls her senorita because the two were caught snuggling and kissing throughout the first weekend at the  2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival . On Friday, the pair were spotted in a clip enjoying each other’s company while watching a performance. Cabello and Mendes smiled at each before going in for a steamy kiss, as...

In Season 1: Episode 9 hosts Naoki Gima and Matthew Gomez are once again joined by a duo of special guests Maher and Naoki's 9-year-old brother Mateo as they break down the latest in Long Beach State Athletics and professional sports. As news begins to break about the future of the Walter Pyramid the hosts discuss potential ideas for a new athletics venue, as well as the development of the hun...

In Season 10: Episode 12 of Beach Weekly, Lei Madrigal discusses the most recent local, national and international news. As the CSULB campus roads see a lot of wear and tear due to the high transportation rate as a commuter school, a three-phase project called the Campus Road Repair Project is underway to enhance campus safety and efficiency. Cracks in roads will be fixed and loose asphalt will be...

In this episode of Artist Banter, host Tanya Rogers speaks with media manager of CSULB’s Musicians Club on her experience being the media director for the club which includes creating graphics, video and photo content and promoting it on all social media platforms. Host: Tanya Rogers Editor: Aidan Swanepoel Producers: Leila Nunez, Isabel Silagy Like, comment, and follow us on your favorite platfor...

Rumors have surfaced that actor Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner are potentially dating. The news sparked in January when an entertainment news channel called  Deux Moi posted  a breathless “new couple alert!” According to Glamour, sources claim that the rumored couple spent New Year’s together in Aspen, possibly went on vacation to Turks and Caicos in January, and will be attending Coachella to...

In Season 1: Episode 8 of Teed Up hosts Kristina Agresta, Sonny Tapia and Matthew Gomez are joined by special guests Oliver Mayell and Matt (Ryan) Miltimore as they breakdown the latest in Long Beach State athletics and other professional sports. With men's volleyball, women's water polo and baseball all rolling the hosts discuss each team's recent run of victories and highlight some i...

In Season 10: Episode 11 of Beach Weekly, Lei Madrigal discusses the latest happening on campus, locally, and nationwide. In an interview with Hannah Shields, the news editor for the Daily Forty-Niner, we learned the details of a recent student protest about this year’s commencement ceremonies. The protest, led by fourth-year student Zeina Elrachid, was in opposition to the university’s decision t...

Selena Gomez and Zayn Malik might be the new hottest couple! The pair were spotted out to dinner together in New York City on March 23. According to ET, "Selena and Zayn went out in SoHo in New York City last night at around 10:30 pm. They walked in holding hands and were kissing. Nintendo fans can finally watch “Super Mario Bros” movie in theaters as it’s just been released in theaters on We...

In Season 1: Episode of 7 of Teed Up, hosts Kristina Agresta, Sonny Tapia, Matthew Gomez (Matty G) and Naoki Gima breakdown the latest in Long Beach State athletics, March Madness and other professional sports. Matty G. and Naoki recap the Dirtbags' rough weekend against UC San Diego and their bounce back against Fresno State. The hosts also highlight the success of the other sports on campus...

In Season 10: Episode 10 of Beach Weekly, Lei Madrigal discusses the latest headlines from around the United States. California governor Gavin Newsom has revealed plans to transform the San Quentin state prison into a rehabilitation center for inmates. The ultimate goal of the plan is to provide inmates with skills and opportunities for when they leave the facility to re-enter their communities. A...

Amanda Bynes  has been put on psychiatric hold after she was found roaming the streets naked and alone. Bynes was seen walking near downtown Los Angeles early Sunday morning without any clothes where she waved down a driver and stated that she was coming down from a psychotic episode. Bynes then called authorities. A source close to the situation confirmed to NBC News on March 20 that the  36-year...

In Season 1: Episode 6 of Teed Up, hosts Isabel Silagy, Sonny Tapia, Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima breakdown the latest in Long Beach State athletics and professional sports. With both the men's and women's basketball seasons officially closed, the hosts recap both teams' seasons and discuss what is next for LBSU's basketball programs. In professional sports, the hosts run through N...

In Season 10: Episode 9 of Beach Weekly, Lei Madrigal discusses local, national and worldwide news. This spring’s commencement ceremonies will be held at the Angel Stadium in Anaheim, but graduates will not be walking across the stage or having their names read aloud. Over 15,000 people are upset by this and have signed an online petition opposing the university’s decision. On Wednesday, March 15,...

In Season 2: Episode 2 of Artist Banter, host Tanya Rogers speak with president of the Musicians Club at CSULB and filmmaker Trinity Key about her creative endeavors and aspirations as a woman in the film industry. Host: Tanya Rogers Editor: Aidan Swanepoel Producers: Leila Nunez, Isabel Silagy Like, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts...

The 95th Academy Awards was held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Sunday, March 12, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. It honored films released in 2022 and the event was televised in the U.S. by ABC and was produced by Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss. Big winners of the night included “Everything Everywhere All at Once” with cast members Ke Huy Quan, Michelle Yeoh and Jamie...

In Season 10: Episode 8 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal covers the latest stories on campus and around the world. The Center for Equitable Higher Education on the Long Beach State campus works to reduce homelessness among CSU students through their Rapid Rehousing program which provides short-term assistance before helping students find permanent housing. To learn more about assistance programs...

In Season 1: Episode 5 of Teed Up, hosts Isabel Silagy, Sonny Tapia, Matthew Gomez (Matty G) and Naoki Gima discuss the latest in Long Beach State sports and breakdown the biggest moves from the NHL trade deadline. LBSU's women's basketball team rode a 15 game win streak until this past Saturday, while LBSU's men's basketball team won its most recent matchup with CSU Bakersfield. The Dirtbags won...

In Season 10: Episode 7 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal covers the latest stories locally, nationally, and worldwide. The Women’s and Gender Equity Center on Long Beach State campus educates students on gender and gender inequalities. Within the organization are more focused programs like the Transgender Student Health Services group and Pregnant and Parenting Students program. The Women’s and...

In Season 2: Episode 1 of Artist Banter, host Tanya Rogers speaks with Matthew Alicea, Omar Kermiche, Trent Strake and Diego Mendoza of the hard rock band 5th Ace about their formation of the group and upcoming album. To stay informed on 5th Ace's future performances and their album release later this year, follow @5thaceofficial on Instagram. Host: Tanya Rogers Producers: Leila Nunez, Isabel Sila...

In Season 1: Episode 4 of Teed Up, hosts Isabel Silagy, Sonny Tapia, Naoki Gima and the visiting Kristina Agresta recap a week of Long Beach State sports and preview Women's History Month with a conversation on women in sports. LBSU's women's basketball team earned its 13th straight victory with a comeback win over the University of California, Santa Barbara. Meanwhile, LBSU's men's basketball tea...

In Season 10: Episode 5 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal covers the latest stories locally, nationally, and worldwide. Long Beach State offers on-campus Alcoholics Anonymous meetings to students every Wednesday from 12pm-1pm in room 268 of the Student Health Services building. Anyone in need of help can walk into a meeting whenever they find it necessary and do not have to attend on a regular ba...

Recent rumors are going around that model Kendall Jenner and musician Bad Bunny may be a new couple. The pair were seen out and about in Beverly Hills over the weekend on a double date with Justin and Hailey Bieber at a restaurant. According to People, a source says the pair are "spending time together." Nickelodeon series “Zoey 101” is setting gears for a reunion with the upcoming reboot titled “...

In Season 1: Episode 3 of Teed Up, hosts Isabel Silagy, Sonny Tapia, Matthew Gomez, Naoki Gima and the visiting Renzo Pocasangre discuss the latest in Long Beach State sports and preview the 2023 MLB season. Long Beach State's softball team split its home doubleheader against San Diego to open the season. The men's basketball team bounced back from its loss against Santa Barbara to beat Bakersfiel...

This episode of Beach Weekly is sponsored by Long Beach Transit. To learn more about transportation services available for students in Long Beach, visit ridelbt.com/students . In Season 10: Episode 5 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses the latest headlines from around the country and the globe. Long Beach State announced that its only on-campus childcare facility for faculty members will...

All of the lights were on Rihanna as the singer returned in a big way at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. For her first live performance in 7 years, Rihanna performed some of her biggest hits during her 13 minute performance set. According to FOX Sports’ data, this year’s Super Bowl LVII surpassed its own milestones, garnering the most-streamed event in FOX Sports history with a total of 11...