Long Beach Current Podcasts

To conclude season four of Teed Up hosts Matthew Gomez and Matthew Coleman are joined by Long Beach State Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran. In his third appearance on the show, Smitheran breaks down what he has seen from LBSU Athletics throughout the fall semester and his hopes for the program going into spring.

Smitheran’s latest move includes promoting women’s volleyball head coach Natalie Reagan and lifting the interim tag from her name. The trio also discusses the recent success of another new hire, head coach Chris Acker, who led the men’s basketball team to a three-game win streak.

With the recent news of Hawai’i and UC Davis leaving the Big West in the coming years, Smitheran gives his perspective on what this means for the conference going forward and the logistics that go into universities and the conference amid realignment.

Hosts: Matthew Coleman, Matthew Gomez
Guest: Bobby Smitheran
Editor: Aidan Swanepoel
Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel
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The last day of finals is Dec. 20 and the last day of the fall semester is Dec. 24. The spring semester will begin Tuesday, Jan. 21 as Monday, Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The ASI Beach Pantry is hosting a free pancake breakfast on Monday, Dec. 16 in the Beach Kitchen next to the bookstore. From 10 a.m. to noon, students can grab free pancakes to fuel up for their finals. 

On the University Student Union North Lawn, ASI will host finals week activities with free snacks from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. These activities include bracelet making, airbrush tattoos and a balloon artist. ASI will serve lunch at noon and dinner at 4 p.m. while supplies last.

Saturday, Dec. 21 is the Naples Islands Annual Holiday Boat Parade. At 6 p.m., watch brightly decorated boats go through the canals in Long Beach. Waterfront locations like the Second Street Bridge and Alamitos Bay Marina are the best viewpoints.

While the winds were high, the Franklin fire broke out in Malibu this past Monday, Dec. 9. This fire burned over 4,000 acres and destroyed six homes. As of Thursday, Dec 12, the Franklin fire was about 30% contained.

Monday, Dec. 9 over 90,000 pounds of marijuana was found by the San Bernardino County sheriff's department. Deputies from the marijuana enforcement team discovered 3,000 black trash bags on a five-acre ranch in the Hesperia area. It took personnel two days and 51 truckloads to confiscate all of the marijuana. The estimated total amount of everything possessed was around $100 million.

President Joe Biden has partaken in the most acts of presidential clemency issued in one day. He has pardoned 39 Americans who were convicted of nonviolent crimes and is commuting the sentences of 1,500 others.

Wednesday, Dec. 4 United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed on a Manhattan sidewalk. He had been working at United Healthcare for 20 years but recently started running the insurance branch in 2021. The suspect is said to be Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old man from Maryland. When he was caught, he told the police that he was working alone. 

Early 2000s soccer star and Chinese national team coach Li Tie was sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption. Tie had his trial in March where it was revealed that from 2019 and 2021 he accepted around 6.8 million US dollars in the form of bribes. 

After the no-confidence vote of the former Prime Minister of France on Dec. 5, French President Emmanuel Macron has found a replacement. President Macron announced that the new Prime Minister of France would be Françios Bayrou, a 73-year-old mayor who leads the MoDem party in France.

Host & Editor: Gianna Echeverria
Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel
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By himself this week, host Matthew Coleman reviews the Long Beach State men’s basketball game at Cal State Fullerton on Thursday night. He also goes over how The Beach may have something to be optimistic about given the rest of conference play.

Coleman talks about women’s volleyball head coach Natalie Regan being promoted from interim head coach following a strong end to the regular season. He goes on to discuss men’s water polo winning the Big West tournament and advancing to the NCAA tournament.

The episode concludes with Coleman giving his takes on his favorite Bay Area teams, including the recent struggles of the Golden State Warriors, the downfall of the San Francisco 49ers and the recent surge of rookie phenom Macklin Celebrini on the San Jose Sharks.

Hosts: Matthew Coleman
Editor: Aidan Swanepoel
Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel
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On Monday, Dec. 9 in the University Student Union Beach Auditorium, Beach Pride Events is hosting another Movies on the House. This double-feature event will start with Inside Out at 4:30 p.m. and Inside Out 2 at 7 p.m. Entry is free for all students, but seats fill up quickly so reserve yours in the Events and Orgs app in your CSULB Single Sign-On.

ASI is putting on Winter Wonderland in the Student Recreation Wellness Center Entry Plaza on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. Students can enjoy snow, henna tattoos, caricatures and a photo booth. All students are welcome and entry is free.

Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. ASI Beach Balance is hosting Night of Relaxation. The event will take place in the SRWC MAC Gym and the first 50 attendees will receive a gift. You can reserve your spot on the Events and Orgs app on the CSULB Single Sign-On. Students who attend are asked to bring their own yoga mat. 

After over five years, the memorable Fairmont Breakers Long Beach hotel reopened downtown on Monday, Dec 2. Fairmont Breakers has many amenities, including two restaurants, a luxury spa, a rooftop pool and over 180 guest rooms. Rooms start at $350 a night.

The holidays mean a time for donation and giving. Participate in Spark of Love, a fire department-led toy drive, or Toys for Tots, a toy drive started by the Marine Corps in 1991. Donations can be made at local fire departments, participating retail stores and online here.

President Joe Biden released a statement on Sunday, Dec. 1 stating that he has pardoned his son Hunter Biden from his gun and federal tax-related convictions, saying "Hunter was singled out only because he is my son." This news comes just two weeks before the sentencing hearing on both of Hunter Biden's cases.

On Wednesday, Dec. 4 shots were fired around 1 p.m. at the Feather River Adventist School in Butte County, California. The gunman shot two boys, ages five and six. As of Friday, Dec. 6 the two boys are in critical condition. When law enforcement arrived on the scene, the gunman was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Local and federal investigations are taking place. 

In Sinaloa, Mexico, Mexican soldiers and marines seized over a ton of fentanyl, which officials say is the country’s biggest catch of the drug in history. In the raids, 660 pounds of fentanyl were uncovered and another 1,750 pounds of the drug were found in a truck in a nearby house most of the fentanyl being in pill form.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was voted out of office in a no-confidence vote, the first in France since 1962. President Emmanuel Macron will need to appoint a new interim prime minister as, under the French constitution, new elections cannot happen until the summer. 

Host & Editor: Gianna Echeverria

Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel

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In this week's episode, host Alex Gryciuk interviewed guest Aubry Mintz, a professor of the Animation B.F.A. program.

Mintz, throughout his career, has developed animation programs for Laguna College of Art and Design, served as the Director of Animation and VFX at Chapman University and currently works at Long Beach State. Mintz is not only a seasoned animator but also a knowledgeable educator in the animation industry.

What do students learn in an animation track? How does AI affect the industry? Tune in this week to answer these questions.

Host: Alex Gryciuk
Guest: Aubry Mintz
Editor: Alex Gryciuk
Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel
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This week on Teed Up, hosts Matthew Gomez and Matthew Coleman are joined by former host Naoki Gima and Long Beach State student Steven Wang to discuss the latest headlines in sports and play some competitive trivia games that test their knowledge of the gridiron and the hardwood.

With fans of various teams on, the group discusses the early season outlook of the defending champion, the Boston Celtics, as well as Wang’s favorite team, the Los Angeles Clippers. They also discuss how Kendrick Lamar releasing an album may determine the future champions of the season.

This episode features another installment of Corn Break which ties into one of the NBA’s best players and his rankings of popcorn at every NBA arena.

Hosts: Matthew Gomez, Matthew Coleman
Guests: Naoki Gima, Steven Wang
Editor: Aidan Swanepoel
Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel
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On Monday, Nov. 25 Long Beach State President Jane Close Conoley released a video announcing her retirement at the end of the 2024-2025 academic school year. Conoley became president of CSULB in 2014 and was the first woman to be formally appointed in the school's 75-year history.

Beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3 Beach Pride Events will be hosting TV Trivia Night in the University Student Union Ballrooms. They will provide free snacks and refreshments and the top three teams will receive prizes.

On Wednesday, Dec. 4 Beach Pride Events is putting on Noontime Concerts with Triptides on the Southwest Terrace of the University Student Union from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event is free for students and refreshments will be provided while supplies last.

The city of Long Beach is facing major financial consequences due to two large settlements made regarding potholes. Noel Laupua fractured her ankle from stepping into a 10-inch wide and 3-inch deep pothole in March 2021 that had been unrepaired since 2015. Long Beach City Council approved a $500,000 settlement for Laupua. The second settlement was made with Eva Vallin who fractured her ankle in multiple potholes outside of a supermarket. This fracture caused Vallin to develop the neurological condition Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. The jury awarded her a settlement of $17.5 million.

On Wednesday, Nov. 27 at around 7 p.m. a woman was struck and killed by a Long Beach transit bus. The accident happened on Shoreline Drive where the road merges into the 710 freeway. The woman passed away on the scene and the police have ruled out speed, distracted driving and impaired driving as potential causes of the accident. 

This Thanksgiving, a multitude of Democrat and Republican politicians were targeted with bomb threats and swatting attacks. Five of Trump's cabinet appointees as well as five congressmen from the state of Connecticut all received bomb threats at their family residences. Thankfully, everyone was unharmed and no explosives were detonated or found in any of the homes.

The famous Parisian Notre Dame Cathedral was destroyed in a fire five years ago in 2019. On Friday, Nov. 29 after years of cleaning, rebuilding and restoration, French President Emmanuel Macron gave the public the first look inside the partially restored building.

The British parliament has voted to legalize assisted dying, making the United Kingdom one of the few nations to do so. The passing of this law allows adults with terminal conditions and less than six months to live the choice to take a substance that ends their lives. The patient must be able to make the decision themselves and two doctors and a judge must sign off on the paperwork.

Host: Gianna Echeverria

Editor: Aidan Swanepoel

Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel

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This week, host Alex Gryciuk interviewed guest Evan Lopez, a B.F.A. Ceramics student who recently curated an art exhibit on campus. Inspired by clowns and the circus, Lopez displayed his own pieces for ‘Elephant in the Room.’  

In this episode, learn more about the exhibit, the B.F.A. Ceramics program and what it takes for fine arts students to excel.

Host: Alex Gryciuk

Guest: Evan Lopez

Editor: Alex Gryciuk

Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel

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This week on Teed Up, hosts Matthew Gomez and Matthew Coleman are joined by four Long Beach State Dirtbags players to discuss the upcoming season and their reasons to be optimistic ahead of the inaugural Big West Tournament.

Senior outfielders Kyle Ashworth, Connor Charpiot and Alex Champagne are returning to LBSU this season and senior infielder Nathan Cadena is transferring from San Jose State. The upperclassmen discuss their leadership roles on a roster with significant turnover from last season.

They continue by talking about the differences they have seen this offseason leading up to the spring compared to years past now that head coach TJ Bruce is at the helm. They also share some notable memories from the past season and the Dirtbags' current state heading into this year.

The episode wraps up with a friendly game of rapid-fire questions to get to know the players better. Some questions include who their favorite and least favorite players as kids were, their favorite stadiums to play at and who some of their best competition has been on the playing field.

Hosts: Matthew Gomez, Matthew Coleman
Guests: Kyle Ashworth, Connor Charpiot, Alex Champagne, Nathan Cadena
Editor: Aidan Swanepoel
Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel
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Pink Party Talk is an LGBTQ+ panel discussion hosted by ASI Beach Pride Events on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. in the University Student Union Ballrooms. The panel will discuss life after graduating, mental health, politics, art and more. Snacks and refreshments will be provided and the event is open to all currently enrolled students.

On Wednesday, Nov. 20 ASI Beach Pride Events is hosting Movies on the House with a free screening of Pitch Perfect in the University Student Union Beach Auditorium. The event is only open to students. Popcorn and pizza will be provided while supplies last. RSVP to the event through the Events & Orgs app on your CSULB Single Sign-On. Check-in will begin at 6 p.m. and RSVP's must arrive by 6:45 p.m.

California Repertory Company is showcasing Clyde’s, a story of the behind-the-scenes within a truck stop sandwich shop. The first show was on Wednesday, Nov. 13 and will run until Saturday, Nov. 23. Ticket prices and showtimes vary throughout the week but can be found on the Theater Arts website.

Long Beach was awarded a grant of $350,000 from the Department of Justice to improve the city's “Guides app.” The app allows police officers to see if a person is enrolled in social services or even has a history of mental health or substance abuse issues. From there, police can help people by providing contact information and availability of shelters, clinics and health providers in the area.

The Mountain Fire in Ventura County has spread to nearly 20,000 acres in almost 24 hours with 14,000 people being evacuated. 240 structures were completely demolished and over 100 were damaged. Since last week, strong off-shore winds have diminished and the fire is now 82% contained. Shortly after, the Broad Fire sparked and burned roughly 50 acres in south Malibu before being contained.

Investigations regarding Liam Payne's death have been taking place in Argentina. Due to his passing, three people from Buenos Aires are currently facing preliminary charges of abandonment of a person followed by death and the supply and facilitation of narcotics.

Valencia, Spain endured one of the worst natural disasters the city has had in decades. In under eight hours, a year's worth of rain was dumped onto the city causing a flood. The flood destroyed bridges, picked up cars and resulted in the deaths of more than 200 people.

Host & Editor: Gianna Echeverria

Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel

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