Long Beach Current Podcasts

Listen to this week's episode to hear about Brandon and Gianna's favorite and most memorable sports scandals.

Listen to this week's episode of Beach Weekly to hear about campus news, government shutdown and a collapsed church in Ethiopia.

Listen to this week's episode of Teed Up to hear about chemistry and diversity on the ice from LBSU Hockey players.

Listen to this week's episode of Beach Weekly to hear about Malala's advocacy for women in sports and a deep dive into the structures of TV dramas today.

Listen to this week's episode of Artist Banter for a scope into the life of a student indie singer-songwriter from Long Beach.

Listen to this week's episode of Teed Up to hear from former Teed Up host, Matthew Coleman, share about his new job. Junior Contreras also joins for NFL recaps and predictions after Week 2.

Listen to this week's episode of Beach Weekly to hear about layoffs in the Long Beach Health Department, a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and an Egyptian artifact gone missing.

Listen to this weeks episode to hear from new guest host, Monica Badolian, and Brandon Rodriguez as they capture moments from CSULB’s fall semester festival. Hosts:  Monica Badolian, Brandon Rodriguez Editor:  Gianna Echeverria Producers:  Gianna Echeverria and Dante Estrada Like, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content! Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@LBCurrent

Listen to this week's episode for more about ad campaign controversies and another quote of the day.

Listen to this episode of Teed Up to listen to Brandon and Gianna speak to new head coach for LBSU Softball, Kendall Fearn.

Tune into this week's episode of Artist Banter to hear local Long Beach filmmaker speak with new hosts. Hosts: Victor Alcocer, Delfino Camacho Guest: Kennedy Ghaill Editor: Bryan Viteri, Gianna Echeverria Producers: Gianna Echeverria, Dante Estrada Like, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content!  

This week's episodes of Teed Up talks about the excitement around Women's fall sports and chat about Bay Area Los Angeles rivalries.

Listen to this week's episode of Beach Weekly to hear about more grants given to aid with the 2028 Olympics, a federal judge stopping President Trump's attempt at freezing billions and catastrophe in Portugal and Punjab.

Listen to this week's episode of Beach Weekly to hear about a shocking upset at the US Open, an engagement that made headlines and a quote of the week by new host Ava Richards.

Hosts Gianna Echeverria and Brandon Rodriguez welcome Dirtbags' new pitching coach and 2004 World Series Champion, Abe Alvarez, along with second-year head coach TJ Bruce. The two coaches reflected on last season and the departure of many seniors, but spoke about what they are looking for in the recruiting process.  Alvarez brings in a record of experience ranging from playing with the Dirtbag...

Listen to this week's episode of Beach Weekly to hear about news at the beginning of the fall semester, a jury awards $5.1 million to a Long Beach local and Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine.

During this finals week, feel free to visit the University Student Union North Lawn for ASI’s Finals Week event. A detailed set of activities can be found at asicsulb.org/finals. As we move into the 2025-2026 school year, President Jane Close Conoley is set to retire over the summer. In a previous statement from the school, they announced that the new president would be announced in July. Students...

This week on Teed Up, hosts Matthew Gomez and Matthew Coleman are joined by 22 West color-commentary announcer JayDe Beaudry to discuss the upcoming men's volleyball tournament in Ohio and if No. 1 Long Beach State can win it all this season despite coming up short the past few seasons. The Beach lost to Hawai'i at the Stan Sheriff Center, making the Rainbow Warriors the 2025 Big West Tour...

In honor of the closure of the University Student Union, ASI is hosting Union Farewell Week with many events like a block party, mid-day recess, and a silent disco. In addition to the events, games in the USU will be free all week, including bowling, pool, table tennis and anything else in the USU's games center. Stay in the loop with the Events & Orgs app found on the CSULB Single Sign-On...

With chunky yarn, vivid colors and unique designs, local hat business Sunburnt Threads embodies creativity and community. In this week’s episode of Artist Banter, host Alex Gryciuk interviews Carly Brenner to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and art. What initially began as a hobby soon grew into a business when Brenner’s friends began requesting her vibrant handmade beanies. Encourage...

As season five of Teed Up wraps up with hosts Matthew Coleman and Matthew Gomez, it's a good time to reflect on some of the best moments in Teed Up's history. Gomez has been one of the hosts since the podcast's creation a few years ago and Coleman was a recent addition this school year. This season of Teed Up has been the most successful season yet based on viewership. Episode six with...

Thursday, May 1, marks the first day of Foster Care Awareness Month on campus. Students can receive a free foster care t-shirt with any donation. To claim the tee, visit the Guardian Scholars table on upper campus. To find out more details about events and ways to donate, speak to any guardian scholar or use the Events & Orgs app on your CSULB Single Sign-on. Beach Pride Events and the LGBTQ+...

This week, hosts Matthew Coleman and Matthew Gomez are joined by video assistant Junior Contreras and photo assistant Mark Siquig to debrief after the Long Beach Current’s basketball win over 22 West at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Led by Sports Editor Davis Ramage’s 19-point and 11-rebound double-double, the Current would lead the entire game, winning by a score of 54-45. After bre...

Last week, it was revealed that six international students had their visas revoked, with one being deported . Homeland Security says that student visas can only be revoked if there are violations, such as committing a crime or academic suspension. The reasons for termination on the Long Beach State student visas were listed as “other.” As of Friday, April 19, 70 international students across the C...

Dreamy guitar tones, spontaneous riffs and soulful drums — psychedelia and creativity define the unique sound of Merceles. In this week’s episode of Artist Banter, host Alex Gryciuk gets to know the five-piece band’s story during their visit to Long Beach following a recent show. Formed through friendships, various bands and shared musical passions, the members each bring their own genre-blending...