Long Beach Current Podcasts

In Season 1: Episode 12 the hosts Sonny Tapia, Isabel Silagy, Naoki Gima and Matthew Gomez convene one last time as they break down the latest in Long Beach State Athletics and professional sports. On the Long Beach State side, the hosts go over their experience covering the Dirtbags game at Angel Stadium and breakdown volleyball's season, which ended after a defeat against UCLA. They also go...

In Season 10: Episode 15 of Beach Weekly, Lei Madrigal concludes this semester with news on worker strikes nationwide, CSULB’s commencement controversy and more. On May 1, union workers at CSU campuses protested for better benefits, better working environments and better treatment. Student workers are also seeking improvements to their working conditions as over 4,000 students have recently filed...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year, the annual affair celebrated the exhibition “ Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty .” According to Vogue, the gala honored the legacy of  Lagerfeld —the late designer who helmed fashion houses such as Chanel, Fendi, and his own eponymous line—and raised funds for The Met’s Costume Institute. The biggest stars dressed to impress or in some cas...

In Season 1: Episode 11 hosts Sonny Tapia, Kristina Agresta, Naoki Gima and Matthew Gomez break down the latest in Long Beach State Athletics and professional sports. Following new women's basketball head coach Amy Wright's introductory press conference the hosts go over talking points from the media portion and give their expectations for next season. They also take the time to preview tw...

In Season 10: Episode 14 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses local and international news. The entire Long Beach State campus is built on Puvungna, a large area of sacred land protected by environmental laws that has been a ceremonial center for indigenous Southern California tribes for thousands of years. These tribes believe that the university's upcoming soil treatment plan will da...

In Season 2: Episode 4 of Artist Banter, host Tanya Rogers sits down with local indie band Emerald Street to dive into all things in the music industry. The band discusses their discography and brand new single I Need You, now available on all streaming platforms. To keep updated on Emerald Street, follow them on Instagram @emeraldstreetofficial. Host: Tanya Rogers Editor: Aidan Swanepoel Producer...

Looks like there’s MAJOR trouble for Jonathan Majors. As stated on Deadline, the actor is facing domestic violence allegations in NYC after  a March 25 incident  involving a dispute with a 30-year-old woman. The unnamed victim was taken to a hospital with “minor injuries to her head and neck,” according to authorities at the time. Days following Majors’ arrest, a thread of texts were made public w...

In Season 1: Episode 10 the full crew returns as hosts Sonny Tapia, Kristina Agresta, Naoki Gima and Matthew Gomez break down the latest in Long Beach State Athletics and professional sports. After an impressive tournament, the hosts congratulate Long Beach State freshman golfer Jasmine Leovao who won the individual title at the Big West Championship. They also take the chance to welcome the new w...

In Season 10: Episode 13 of Beach Weekly, Lei Madrigal discusses Long Beach, national and international news. A conversation with Hannah Shields, the news editor for the Daily Forty-Niner, gave insight on the rise of anti-Semitism and its effect on Long Beach State students. After a man who shot two men at an LA synagogue this February was proven to be the same man who lingered on campus with a gu...

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...