Melina Saad is joined today by DIG Mag EIC Darya and Digital Director Christine to dive deeper into parasocial relationships online and the one-sided obsessiveness with criticizing famous faces online. This episode explores everything from the Met Gala to kpop.

Kason Moon captures the moments of small rock and metal bands across SoCal, not only to bring them an audience but to practice his love for photography.

In this episode of Hidden Figures, Melina Saad discusses how Kason's love for photography blossomed, the lessons he's learned both for photography and for life, and the ways he captures these moments forever. If you're interested in reading his story, check out www.digmaglb.com

If you're interested in Kason Moon's works, check out his Instagram @moon.media27

Otherwise, if you're interested in any of the bands or channels he has mentioned, you can find them here.

@oneninesevenmda

@hatespeech714

@mulhollanddrive_band

@bigassmftruck

@enditbaltimore

Melina Saad is joined today by Connor and Joshua to dive deeper into the world of privacy, or the lack thereof, on social media. This episode explores everything from the changes in the algorithm to 24/7 live streaming and how you can handle privacy online

Melina Saad is joined today by Vincent (@vincent.mm8) and Ericka (@sp1cy.b0ba) to dive deeper into overconsumption on social media, trends that feed into the cycle, and how one can improve their media literacy around it.

Ashley Lacambra is juggling three rather chaotic lives: a flight attendant traveling the world, a CSULB student set to graduate soon, and a mother of her one-year-old daughter. In this episode of Hidden Figures, Ashley talks about her life leading up to her life, her challenges, and the "seeds" planted that pushed her to continue.

Check out Ashley on Instagram @badashtravels

Graham Laderman is the leader singer of Hardcastle, an alternative rock band based in Los Angeles. In this episode of The Creative Outlet, Laderman shares the journey of the band, plans for the future, and gives us an inside look at their upcoming record.

The Creative Outlet highlights creatives in Long Beach, Los Angeles, and the surrounding areas that keep our community vibrant.

This podcast is a production of DIG, CSULB's arts and culture publication.

CREDITS:

Podcast editor/host: Morgan Barela

Video editor: Morgan Khoe

Multimedia director: Duy Mai

GUEST: Graham Laderman, Hardcastle (@hardcastle.world)

Kay Pham Nguyen said she balances between "wanting to be a rockstar, and wanting to be on the team of someone who's a rockstar." The 21 year old is a photographer, creative director, music manager, and musician. Watch and listen to this episode of The Creative Outlet to learn about how Pham-Nguyen navigates multiple aspects of the music industry.

CREDIT:

Podcast editor/host: Morgan Barela

Multimedia director: Duy Mai

Guest: Kay Pham-Nguyen

The Creative Outlet is a podcast produced by DIG that highlights creatives in Long Beach that keep our community vibrant. DIG is the official arts and culture publication of CSULB.

https://www.digmaglb.com/

MLE is a singer-songwriter from Orange County, California. MLE explores a wide range of genres, from R&B to EDM. Stream and watching this episode of the Creative Outlet to hear from MLE about her influences, inspirations, and more.

Thank you for watching this episode of The Creative Outlet, a production of DIG at CSULB.

Hosted by Morgan Barela, the Creative Outlet highlights creatives in Long Beach that keep our community vibrant. Episodes are released monthly, with a new guest each time.

Multimedia director: Duy Mai

Video editor: Morgan Khoe

Podcast editor / host: Morgan Barela

Guest: MLE

Reilly Gallagher is a multi-disciplinary artist from Long Beach, California. He's here on episode 1 of The Creative Outlet to talk about his work, fashion, and life in the Long Beach art scene.

Thank you for watching this episode of The Creative Outlet, a production of DIG at CSULB.  

Hosted by Morgan Barela, The Creative Outlet highlights creatives in Long Beach that keep our community vibrant. Episodes are released monthly, with a new guest each time.

Multimedia director: Duy Mai

Video editor: Morgan Khoe

Podcast editor / host: Morgan Barela

Guest: Reilly Gallagher

DIGmaglb.com

David Hernandez started loving poetry as a student here. Many years later, he became a finalist for one of the most prestigious awards as an author: a National Book Critics Circle Award. Hernandez talks about his book, his journey through poetry, how he writes a good poem, and what it means to be a teacher.