Long Beach Current Podcasts

For the final installment of the OUTober Special Episode series, the Daily Forty-Niner's Community Engagement Editor, Richie Rodriguez, discusses the prominent queer country artist, Orville Peck. Peck takes a unique approach to country music through his contemporary musical flair and his identity as a gay man, and opts to only ever be seen in a fringe mask. Peck released his debut album, Pony , in...

This episode is sponsored by Southland Credit Union. To learn how you can earn a $200 bonus, visit beachCU.com . In Season 9: Episode 11 of Beach Weekly, we are discussing an array of major headlines from around Long Beach and the country. Long Beach State President Jane Close Conoley announced last Wednesday that the spring 2023 commencement will be hosted at Angel Stadium for the third year in a...

In this episode of Off the Record, host Leila Nunez invites three CSULB students to discuss their opinions on being members of the LGBTQ+ community as artists and young adults. Abbey Toler, Manny Madera, and Coda Marcus are all part of Theatre Threshold , a student-run CSULB arts program. All three are currently a part of the production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, playing throughout the firs...

In the second installment of the OUTober Special Episodes, the Daily Forty-Niner's Editor-in-Chief Christal Gaines-Emory discusses the debut album of queer singer and songwriter FLETCHER, Girl of My Dreams . FLETCHER, full name Cari Elise Fletcher, uses her first album to chronicle the end of a long-term relationship. She presents queer love through a vulnerable and relatable way, and even steps i...

In Season 9: Episode 10 of Beach Weekly, hosts Leila Nunez and Kadie Gurley cover major headlines on the Long Beach State campus and across the world. Long Beach State has announced the new date for Smorgasport, its carnival-themed event exclusive for students. Smorgasport was originally scheduled for Sep. 10, but was postponed due to Tropical Storm Kay. The event will now be held on Oct. 28, and...

In the first installment of the Daily Forty-Niner's OUTober Special Podcast Episodes, guest host Noah Garcia discusses Netflix's LGBTQ+ coming-of-age series Heartstopper . Adapted from Alice Oseman's graphic novel of the same name, Heartstopper explores themes of teenhood, young love, and coming into one's own. The series follows teens Charlie and Nick, whose opposite personalities make for a hear...

In Season 9: Episode 9 of Beach Weekly, we are looking at major headlines from across Long Beach and Southern California. Last Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden visited Southern California and spoke at Irvine Valley College. Biden advocated for lower prescription drug costs, recognized the ongoing social protests in Iran, and endorsed U.S. Representative Katie Porter in her run for re-election in C...

In Season 9: Episode 8 of Beach Weekly, we are looking at the biggest headlines on the Long Beach State's and from around the world. The Muslim Student Association at Long Beach state is seeing growth in its membership, being just one example of how young American Muslims are one of the fastest growing populations in the U.S. However, leaders of the Muslim Student Association noted that despite th...

This episode is sponsored by Southland Credit Union. To learn how you can earn a $200 bonus, visit beachCU.com.  In Season 9: Episode 7 of Beach Weekly, we are diving into major stories from the Long Beach State campus, and the latest state and national news.  On Sept. 28, Long Beach State Fine Arts students staged their second protest of building conditions and a continued lack of air c...

In Season 9: Episode 6 of Beach Weekly, we are breaking down the latest campus news, public health developments, and pop culture headlines. Last Wednesday, Sept. 21 Long Beach State and the League of Women Voters, Long Beach hosted a forum for the last two candidates for Long Beach mayor, Rex Richardson and Suzie Price. The Daily Forty-Niner's Video Editor Luke Wines covered the event and spoke to...

Pursuing a master's degree is daunting, and it's difficult to know whether it's the right choice for you. In this episode, host Leila Nunez sits down with Beach Weekly host Isabel Silagy to discuss her process as an undergrad applying to graduate school while and current graduate student Aesha Mahmoud offers advice and insight about her experience so far. Check out the rest of our latest special i...

In an email sent out last Monday, Long Beach State President Jane Close Conoley announced that the university has officially lifted its in-class mask requirement. Masks are now strongly recommended in indoor campus settings, but will not be enforced. Beach community members are asked to continue self-monitoring for COVID-19 related symptoms, and to respect the choice of students and staff members...

In Season 9: Episode 4 of Beach Weekly, we are taking a look at how recent weather events are impacting Long Beach State students, on-campus mask policies, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Southern California's record-breaking heatwave continued through last week, with temperatures reaching nearly 100 degrees on Long Beach State's campus. While all students are being affected by the extreme we...

In Season 9: Episode 3 of Beach Weekly, we are covering major state-wide topics and the return of two favorite Long Beach events. Southern California is now in its second full week of the largest heatwave of 2022. Though it is believed that the peak of the heatwave was experienced over Labor Day weekend, high temperatures will continue to be felt this week. Long Beach and Los Angeles will see temp...

For Season 9: Episode 2 of Beach Weekly, we are bringing you all the major headlines from the second week of the Fall 2022 semester. With the Fall semester now well underway, Long Beach State is experiencing an overall increase in student enrollement. According to the CSULB Office of Public Records, Long Beach State’s enrollment is now at 38,200 students. The rise of enrollment is due in part to t...

It's Back to School season! For this first episode of Beach Weekly Season 9, here is what you need to know for the upcoming semester. Long Beach State is continuing to require that all students receive booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccination as part of its immunization policy. Face coverings are required indoors with the exception of the Student Union building and library for those who are fully...

In this episode, host Aziza Gomez talks with Universal music group producer, songwriter, film composer, and saxophonist Andrew Balogh about work-ethic tips for life after graduating from CSULB as well as the importance of digital marketing and brand building as an undiscovered artist. Check out Andrew's Masterclass from the BCCM YouTube page. https://youtu.be/gpcQlAjR6aQ

Kevin Caparoso reports on the opening of the brand new Beach Kitchen in the University Dining Plaza. Nehemiah Balaoro reported that the new alumni Center named, Anna W Ngai Alumni Center will be opening this Fall. The center is located along Beach Drive near the University Student Union. Ana Acosta reported that ASI held a “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” workshop event that highlighted workers’ rights and prot...

In the last episode for the month of April, host Sebastian Perez explains the meaning behind Max Liborion's book "Pollution is Colonialism". In the book Liborion describes how capitalism, colonialism and environmental science conspire to further damage the Earth. In the process Indigenous land is harmed, destroyed and the rights of First Nation people everywhere are also violated. This book itself...

In this week's episode, a recap of spring athletics; teams that have impressed and teams that have struggled throughout the season. Daily 49er Sports Editor and Sports Editor Assistant Thomas Murray discuss their take on athletics this spring and a look in to men's volleyball search for another title. Long Beach State Athletic Director Andy Fee shares his thoughts on this spring's sellout home gam...

In this episode, Cindy Aguilera goes over this weeks news. First up, Jonathan Bigall reports for the Daily 49er that a new police chief has arrived at CSULB. John Brockie, former Cal State Fullerton police chief, was sworn in April 11. Next, Ana Acosta wrote about Blake Krawl, a psychology major at CSULB who shares his experience helping formerly incarcerated students in the Project Rebound Progra...

In this episode, host Leila Nunez sits down with Daily Forty-Niner staff Jonathan Bigall and Hannah Shields to get their opinions on the current state of the environment as well as their opinion heading into their senior year. Also, go check out our new video format on the Daily Forty-Niner YouTube channel! Editing by: Leila Nunez

In this episode, host Aziza Gomez talks with BCCM music students; Anna Crumley (voice), Oscar Rodriguez (guitar), and Tom Flores (piano/composition) about their path into preparing for their recitals. She also speaks with flutist and CSULB body mapping professor Rena Urso about preparing your mind and body for an important performance as well as giving post-graduation advice to the class of 2022....

In this episode, guest host Isabel Silagy discusses Amanda Gorman’s latest body of work, Call Us What We Carry, in celebration of National Poetry Month. Gorman, who performed at Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration, is widely considered to be the poetic voice of her generation. With this latest collection of her poems, it is easy to see why. Call Us What We Carry conveys both grief for the past,...

In this episode of Beach Weekly, host Cindy Aguilera shares what Daily Forty-Niner staff has written for Earth Day. In the Earth Day Special Issue, staff wrote a series of stories focusing on the current state of our planet Xochilt Andrade wrote a story titled "Where Do We Stand Six Months After Southern California's Most Recent Oil Spill" and who are the key players in this incident. Editor in Ch...