Long Beach Current Podcasts

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...

In Season 1: Episode 2 of Teed Up, hosts Isabel Silagy, Sonny Tapia, Matthew Gomez (also known as Matty G) and Naoki Gima discuss the latest in Long Beach State and professional sports. Long Beach State's men's volleyball team won back-to-back matches against UCLA last week. Long Beach State's men's basketball team ended it's win streak at six games after suffering a loss to University of Californ...

In Season 10: Episode 4 of Beach Weekly, hosts Isabel Silagy and Lei Madrigal recap the latest Long Beach State news and cover headlines from around the world. ASI has announced the introduction of new campus food programs to combat insecurity amongst Long Beach State students. The programs are still in their development stage and do not yet have a starting date. ASI also proposed a new resolution...

In the inaugural episode of Teed Up, hosts Isabel Silagy, Sonny Tapia, Matthew Gomez (also known as Matty G) and Naoki Gima discuss the latest in Long Beach State sports and recap the 2022-23 NFL season. Long Beach State has been relishing in success on the basketball court for both the Men's and Women's teams, with the Men's team facing off against the division leader, UC Santa Barbara, on Thursd...

The best artists in music of 2022 attended this year’s 65th Grammys award show on Sunday. Held at Crypto.com Arena, Trevor Noah returned to host the biggest night in music. Taylor Swift, Doja Cat, Harry Styles, Lizzo, Adele, Cardi B, Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé were just a few of the star-studded celebrities at the ceremony. A lot of history was made as well. Actress and author Viola Dav...

This episode is sponsored by Southland Credit Union. To learn how you can earn a $200 bonus, visit beachCU.com . In Season 10: Episode 3 of Beach Weekly, hosts Kailtyn Rowell and Isabel Silagy discuss major topics in local, national, and international news. The Organization of Historically Oppressed Students staged a march across the Long Beach State campus to protest the murder of Tyre Nichols by...

Paris Haute Fashion week just wrapped up after running from Jan. 17 through Jan. 22 and many celebrities came to check out the latest couture fashion looks. Anne Hathaway, JT from the City Girls, Doja Cat, Timothee Chalamet, Yoongi from BTS, Robert Pattinson, Kylie Jenner and more were just some of the star-studded lineup in attendance. On Monday, it was revealed that Princess Diana's iconic purpl...

In Season 10: Episode 2, hosts Kaitlyn Rowell and Isabel Silagy break down the newest stories in local and national news. In its search for a new Chancellor, the CSU Board of Trustees is encouraging student participation. Students from all CSU campuses are invited to attend three upcoming forums with the prospective Chancellor candidates, where students can share their opinions and feedback. Long...

In the first episode of Season 10, host Kaitlyn Rowell discusses the latest local, national and international headlines. In Long Beach, four parks are set to receive $15.4 million in renovations courtesy of California's year-end budgets surplus. Five people were arrested by the Long Beach Police Department under suspicion of stealing fire hydrants throughout the city. The Los Angeles City Council...

Nominees for the 2023 Golden Globes were announced Tuesday morning. Films Top Gun: Maverick, The Fabelmans, Avatar: The Way of Water, Elvis and Tár are nominated for Best Motion Picture. A lot of attention is on nomination snubs and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in light of their 2020 scandal when it was shared through a LA Times investigation that there were no Black members of the HFPA...

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is underway and many fans from across the world have come together to cheer on their favorite teams. As of Nov. 30, Netherlands and the United States, Argentina and Australia, France and Poland, England and Senegal are confirmed to face off starting Dec. 3. So many historic moments are also occurring at the World Cup. Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo representing Portugal...

In the final episode of Season 9, hosts Isabel Silagy and Leila Nunez cover a host of major topics in local, national and international news, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The City of Long Beach has announced that the Queen Mary completed its latest round of critical repairs, and is heading into the last of its restoration process. City officials expect the historic ocean liner to reopen to f...

If you ask a Millennial or Gen Z how they identify religiously most will say spiritual, agnostic, or even atheist. Slowly more young people are leaving religion and separating their identity from the church. The question is why? Why are we leaving and are we inevitable to come back? In Season 9: Episode 14 of Beach Weekly, guest host Monserrath Ramirez takes an in-depth look at the religious trend...

In Season 9: Episode 13 of Beach Weekly, host Isabel Silagy discusses the 2022 midterm elections. California underwent an election for governor, voted on 7 state-wide propositions and voted for numerous local elected offices. Long Beach and Los Angeles voted for new mayors, though both races have yet to be called. At the time of the episode's recording, Democrats secured control of the U.S. Senate...

Netflix announced that there are plans to expand Ryan Murphy’s Jeffrey Dahmer series due to its success. The program is the second biggest English-language series after Stranger Things. Cher has announced that she has a man in her life. The singer was photographed out holding hands with music producer Alexander “A.E.” Edwards. The pop icon logged on to Twitter to confirm that they are dating and s...

This episode is sponsored by Southland Credit Union. To learn how you can earn a $200 bonus, visit beachCU.com.  In Season 9: Episode 12 of Beach Weekly, host Leila Nunez goes over major headlines from around Long Beach and the country.  Parking on campus seems like it will continue to increase in the next 5 years. While CSULB is ranked as the 13th lowest CSU campus in terms of parking p...

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has reportedly lost $2 billion in one week following recent controversial behavior, including posting anti-Semitic tweets and wearing a 'White Lives Matter' shirt. Adidas, Balenciaga, Gap and other companies have terminated their business deals with West and said they will no longer work with him. Businessman Elon Musk officially bought Twitter on Oct. 27, and he...