Beach Weekly

Tune into to this week's episode of Artist Banter to hear from a Long Beach State film student finding her way in the arts.

Listen to this week's episode of Teed Up to hear from new LBSU Men's Volleyball head coach Nick MacRae. Coach dives into new mindsets, mantras and mentalities that he implemented this year and how this leads to execution on the court.

Tune into this week's episode of Beach Weekly to hear about Long Beach Current's wins at Associated Collegiate Press and A former New Zealand Prime Minister leaves the country.

Listen to this week's episode of Teed Up to hear from Jacob Sensi our very own Beach Vision Producer. He tells tales of his time working in professional and collegiate sports broadcasting.

Tune into this week's episode of Artist Banter to hear from Drag Monster Andromeda X. They dive into characters, performance art and so much more.

 On this episode of Current Culture, we discuss Sean S. Cunningham's 1980 classic, the original Friday the 13th. Tune in to hear us laugh about short shorts, strip monopoly, unnecessary bird noises and so much more. 

Tune into this week's episode of Beach Weekly to hear about some strong innovative young women and the rise of matcha.

Tune into this week's episode of Beach Weekly to hear more about Black History Month events through ASI and a peaceful protest movement coming to an end.

Tune into this week's episode of Artist Banter for more on multi dimensional artist, Andrea Gallardo Diaz aka Drea the WIZ!

Listen to this week's episode of Beach Weekly to hear about notable Grammy winners and concert tickets outrageous prices, especially for popular artists.

Brandon Rodriguez sits with fans from both fans of the Super Bowl teams. A classic game preview from two very different perspectives, highlighting strengths and settling predictions.

Welcome back to Teed Up, after winter break and settling into the semester Brandon Rodriguez and Gianna Echeverria recap big news from the past three weeks and what to expect from spring semester sports on campus.

Listen to this weeks episode of Beach Weekly to hear more about more areas to study on campus and winter storms.

Tune into this week's episode of Beach Weekly for a highlight on an influential woman in STEM and the phenomena surrounding big TV/Movie productions.

Tune into this weeks episode of Beach Weekly to hear about big stories locally and nationally that occurred over our 3 week break.

Tune into this episode of Teed Up to watch Brandon and Gianna interview each other and ask questions while on rides at Disneyland.

Listen to this week's episode of Beach Weekly to hear about a now empowered female author and a deeper dive into cancel culture.

International student actress Himika Kaku speaks with Delfino Camacho about her experiences moving to America for theatre and where her fascination with acting began.

Listen to this week's episode of Teed Up to hear UFC fan George Guzman talk with Brandon Rodriguez and guest host Junior Contreras about recent fight reactions, and upcoming expectations.

Tune into this weeks episode to hear about the changes to our most legendary structure, the newest curfew in town and more.

Young content creator, Mauricio Ramirez, shares his experiences, growth and goals after starting his videography journey. Ramirez in only his second year at CSULB yet he has multiple viral moments and videos.

Tune into tis week's episode of Beach Weekly to hear about the success' of an International Cricket team and other female wins throughout last week.

Head Coach Amy Wright talks about goals for this years season. Missing key players from last season, Wright dissects her recruitment process and expectations for her upcoming team leaders.

Tune into this week's episode of Beach Weekly to hear about the Measure AC proposition, the extensiveness of the shutdown government and a massacre in Sudan.

Tune in to hear from Long Beach Current Sports Editor Timothy Hessen and Assistant Alan Ibarra as they dissect their mediocre NFL teams, injuries and expectations so far this season.

Listen to this week's episode to hear Ava explore the topic of black vernacular as a construct in societies. Host: Ava Richards Editor: Gianna Echeverria, Ava RichardsProducers: Gianna Echeverria, Dante EstradaLike, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content!

Long Beach Current staff members Jason Green and Diego Perez join Artist Banter to speak on their experience pursuing journalism even with disabilities.

Listen to this week's episode of Teed Up to hear about this upcoming season of Men's Basketball from Assistant Coaches Anthony Santos and Phillip Scott.

Listen to this week's episode of Beach Weekly to hear about the first rain of the season, a Los Angeles state of emergency and a ceasefire in Gaza.

Listen to this week's episode of Teed Up to hear an in depth analysis of the MLB postseason.

Listen to this week's episode of Beach Weekly to hear about a Jane Goodall remembrance and the western weeding controversies.

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 RodriguezEditor: Gianna EcheverriaProducers: Gianna Echeverria and Dante EstradaLike, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content!Youtubehttps://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 CamachoGuest: Kennedy GhaillEditor: Bryan Viteri, Gianna EcheverriaProducers: Gianna Echeverria, Dante EstradaLike, 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 Dirtbags to playing in the major leagues with the Boston Red Sox. His coaching career began at Cerritos High School and St. Bernard High School before progressing to the college level, where he served as assistant coach for Nevada University and pitching coach for BYU. Alvarez reflects on growing up in Southern California and coming full circle back to where his playing and coaching career began. With a new coaching staff full of former Dirtbags, Bruce is excited to begin the season in February and keep up the tradition of the “Dirtbag way.”Hosts: Gianna Echeverria, Brandon RodriguezGuest: TJ Bruce, Abe AlvarezEditor: Gianna EcheverriaProducers: Gianna Echeverria and Dante Estrada

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 should stay informed over the summer on updates and details.On May 8, white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signifying that a new pope had been elected. In a short two-day conclave, cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church elected Robert Francis Prevost to take the role. American-born Prevost will now be recognized as Pope Leo XIV. On Friday, May 9, Pope Leo spoke his first homily, also known as a sermon, in the first mass since the election. He will be formally inducted as Pope at Mass in the Vatican on May 18.After so much delay, it is said that the 12 jurors for the Sean “Diddy” Combs case will be selected on Monday, May 12. Attorneys for both parties will go through a selection process with over 40 jurors to decide the 12 jurors needed. This will also most likely be the day of opening statements.Ahead of a meeting with Chinese officials, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about cutting tariffs from 145% to 80%. Top officials from both countries are said to meet over the weekend of May 10 to discuss the trade war. Treasury Chief Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet in Geneva, Switzerland, with the Chinese Vice Premier, He Lifeng. This marks the first conversation between the two countries in many months.Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter passed away at the age of 85. Republican President George H.W. Bush nominated Souter for the seat in 1990. After 19 years at the judicial branch, Souter retired in 2009, leaving President Obama to fill the seat. On Thursday, May 8, Souter died at his home in New Hampshire. The Supreme Court announced that he passed peacefully, but did not share any further details.Host & Editor: Gianna EcheverriaProducers: El Nicklin, Aidan SwanepoelLike, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content!Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/long-beach-current-podcasts/id1488484518Spotify⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/long-beach-current-podcasts

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 Tournament Champions. LBSU lost two out of three games to Hawai'i this season, but as the one seed, they can avoid both Hawai'i and UCLA until the National Championship.In other NCAA men's volleyball news, it was announced that 2024 Final Four participant Grand Canyon University will be unexpectedly closing its men's volleyball program. UC Irvine was also left out of the tournament despite such a strong regular season, snubbing the Big West of three playoff bids.Hosts: Matthew Coleman, Matthew GomezGuest: JayDe BeaudryEditor: Aidan SwanepoelProducers: El Nicklin, Aidan SwanepoelLike, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content!Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/long-beach-current-podcasts/id1488484518Spotify⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/long-beach-current-podcasts

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.A shooting on a college campus in Inglewood sent two to the hospital. The suspect was a former employee at the Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, where the shooting took place. The two female victims were shot and rushed to the hospital in critical condition.On a highway near Yellowstone National Park, there was a fatal collision involving a pickup truck and a tour van. The crash killed seven people, including the truck driver and six people in the tour van. Eight others on the bus were injured.Warren Buffett will be stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. In 1965, he gained control of the former textile manufacturer and turned it into one of the world's wealthiest conglomerates. Buffett announced the news at a shareholders meeting on Saturday, May 3.The implementation of the REAL ID will go into effect starting May 7. The REAL ID Act was proposed and signed in 2005 to be a better and more secure form of verification for citizens in the United States. Those who don't have a REAL ID will need to bring their passports even for domestic flights.Host & Editor: Gianna EcheverriaProducers: El Nicklin, Aidan SwanepoelLike, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content!Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/long-beach-current-podcasts/id1488484518Spotify⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/long-beach-current-podcasts

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.Encouraged by her support system, Carly launched Sunburnt Threads through Instagram. Fellow students, outdoor lovers and even people in parking lots flocked to purchase hats influenced by nature and vibrancy.Despite each beanie taking one to two hours to make, a profound love for the craft motivates her creation and design of new projects.“It's not just about selling hats,” she said. “It's about connecting with people and being creative.”A large artistic outlet, Sunburnt Threads allows Brenner to produce bucket hats and tops as well as social media content. Experimenting with Adobe apps and other digital art platforms, she creates compelling Instagram reels and posts.“Learning tools like Canva and Premiere Pro has been so fun,” she said. “I'm excited to keep exploring.”Looking to the future, Brenner hopes to expand her business at local markets and build a website. For the time being, she's taking it one stitch at a time and focusing on fulfilling orders.Host & Editor: Alex GryciukGuest: Carly BrennerProducers: El Nicklin, Aidan SwanepoelLike, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content!Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/long-beach-current-podcasts/id1488484518Spotify⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/long-beach-current-podcasts