Best Long Beach State Athletics Podcasts (2024)

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Interview With Long Beach State Basketball Family “Rock” Lloyd & Ramel Lloyd Jr. 22:08

1h ago22:08

22:08

We sit down with Long Beach State men’s basketball guard Ramel Lloyd Jr. and his dad Ramel “Rock” Lloyd Sr. Ramel Lloyd Jr. transferred in from Nebraska where the 6’6” 210-pound guard sat out last season with a serious knee injury. He is also the son of Ramel “Rock” Lloyd Sr. who was All-Big West for LBSU in 2001. Lloyd Sr. is one of only 10 Beach …

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Interview With Long Beach State Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran 18:47

1M ago18:47

18:47

We sat down with Long Beach State Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran to talk about NIL collectives, fixing the Walter Pyramid roof and much more.By The562.org

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Interview With New Long Beach State Dirtbags Coach TJ Bruce 28:29

2M ago28:29

28:29

We sat down with new Long Beach State Dirtbags baseball coach TJ Bruce to talk about his journey back to the Beach before his introductory press conference on Friday.By The562.org

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Interview With Long Beach State Men's Basketball Coach Chris Acker About Building His Roster 45:52

3M ago45:52

45:52

We sat down with Long Beach State men's basketball coach Chris Acker to talk about building his roster with exciting transfers who have local ties.By The562.org

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Conversation With Long Beach State AD Bobby Smitheran & Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Acker 34:24

4M ago34:24

34:24

We sat down with new Long Beach State Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran and new men’s basketball coach Chris Acker to discuss the basketball program they’re building and everything else going on at the Beach.By The562.org

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Long Beach State Headed To NCAA Tournament With Coach Dan Monson Headed Out 19:51

6M ago19:51

19:51

We’re talking about Long Beach State men’s basketball improbable run to a Big West Conference Tournament championship and trip to the NCAA Tournament just a week after it was announced that coach Dan Monson and LBSU would be “parting ways” after the season.By The562.org

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Parents Behavior Causes Coach To Quit 39:21

8M ago39:21

39:21

We interview former Wilson girls’ basketball coach Erin Carey about stepping down because of bad parents behavior.By The562.org

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Long Beach High School Basketball & Soccer Season Previews 37:18

9M ago37:18

37:18

We're talking about the top Long Beach High school winter sports teams and storylines with boys' basketball ball (1:30), girls' basketball (13:20), boys' soccer (19:45) and girls' soccer (27:30).By The562.org

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Can High School Soccer Be Played Without Referees? 36:48

10M ago36:48

36:48

We’re talking about the high school soccer referee strike and how it will chance everything for the CIF Southern Section and the Moore League.By The562.org

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CIF Football Quarterfinal Previews For Long Beach Poly, St. Anthony 22:38

10M ago22:38

22:38

We’re talking about the CIF Southern Section football quarterfinal games for Long Beach Poly and St. Anthony this week.By The562.org

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Long Beach Football CIF Playoffs Preview 19:11

10M ago19:11

19:11

We’re breaking down the CIF Southern Section playoff openers for the five Long Beach high school football teams to reach the postseason.By The562.org

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Why Are CIF Football Playoffs Different? 24:29

10M ago24:29

24:29

On this episode we're talking about how the CIF Southern Section football brackets are decided and trying to figure out which division your favorite school will be in.By The562.org

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Coaching Behavior In Youth Sports 24:07

11M ago24:07

24:07

This week we’re talking about the behavior of high school and college coaches— from what we’ve seen change to what we think should change.By The562.org

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Should Rules Be Changed For High School Transfers? 21:19

12M ago21:19

21:19

This week on the show we're talking about how and why the amount of transfers in the CIF Southern Section has been increasing.By The562.org

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High School Football Cancelled Due To Crowd Issues 18:47

12M ago18:47

18:47

We're back and talking about how multiple Long Beach high school football games have been canceled at halftime because of crowd control issues in the stands and around the schools. What can be done about it?By The562.org

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Reacting to Long Beach Poly’s Historic Spring 39:30

1+ y ago39:30

39:30

This week on the show JJ, Mike and Tyler are talking about all the history being made at Long Beach Poly this year including a pair of “Hop-Off” wins for the baseball and softball teams on Tuesday.By The562.org

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Long Beach State Budget Woes, Rains Changing High School Schedules & Much More 30:59

1+ y ago30:59

30:59

On this episode we're talking about the Long Beach State athletics department budget and what they're doing to fix it, the recent inclement weather that's changed all of the schedules and much more about our beloved Long Beach sports community.By The562.org

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Long Beach History For Basketball, Soccer, Water Polo 29:38

1+ y ago29:38

29:38

On this episode we’re talking about the CIF playoff history made by Jordan boys’ basketball, Long Beach Poly boys’ soccer and more.By The562.org

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Long Beach Sports Update & Uplifting Stories 24:41

1+ y ago24:41

24:41

This week we're talking about the incredible Long Beach basketball, soccer, water polo and wrestling league seasons that just ended.By The562.org

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Is This The Year Of The Underdog For Long Beach Sports? 37:31

1+ y ago37:31

37:31

AND WE’RE BACK! The holiday break is over and we’re returning to Long Beach sports coverage where there’s plenty of underdog teams making some noise.By The562.org

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PODCAST: Should CIF Change Football Playoffs? 43:53

2y ago43:53

43:53

This week we’re talking about the CIF Southern Section playoff equity system and the changes that might be coming for next season with St. John Bosco and Mater Dei pulling away from the chase pack.By The562.org

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CIF Football Championship Preview At Lakewood High 27:07

2y ago27:07

27:07

Lakewood is hosting the CIF Southern Section Division 8 Football Championship on Saturday at 7 p.m. and we stopped by practice this week for interview with head coach Justin Utupo (3:00), offensive coordinator Malik Zaire (5:15), defensive coordinator Vince Hernandez (14:30), team captain and defensive lineman Noah Mallon (19:20) and running back/d…

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Interviews With Lakewood Football Before CIF Semifinal 25:50

2y ago25:50

25:50

This week we're stopping by Lakewood to interview coach Justin Utupo and a handful of players before their CIF semifinal on Friday.By The562.org

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Previewing Long Beach Poly, Millikan, Lakewood CIF Football Quarterfinals 48:46

2y ago48:46

48:46

This week we’re coming to you live via tape delay from Long Beach Poly football practice as we interview players and coaches after previewing the CIF Southern Section quarterfinals this week for the Jackrabbits, Millikan Rams and Lakewood Lancers.By The562.org

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Interviewing Author Don Wallace About ’One Great Game’ High School Football Book 45:37

2y ago45:37

45:37

With Long Beach Poly playing a historic game in Long Beach this week, it’s a perfect time to catch up with our friend Don Wallace who wrote ‘One Great Game’ about the Long Beach Poly and De La Salle game two decades ago.By The562.org

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Previewing Millikan, Lakewood CIF Football Playoff Games 45:44

2y ago45:44

45:44

On Friday, Lakewood is hosting a CIF Football playoff game for the first time in years while Millikan is hitting the road for a postseason opener amidst controversy for its opponent.By The562.org

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Reacting To CIF-SS Football Bracket Release 51:40

2y ago51:40

51:40

Long Beach Poly, Millikan and Lakewood are headed into the CIF Southern Section postseason and we’re breaking down the brackets.By The562.org

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Talking Long Beach Football Playoff Scenarios, CIF Playoff Divisions 49:20

2y ago49:20

49:20

This week we're breaking down what the Moore League playoff picture could look like with a key game between Wilson and Lakewood on Friday. We also debate Long Beach Poly's divisional fate considering the CIF Southern Section CalPreps playoff rankings format.By The562.org

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Interviews With Long Beach Water Polo & Local Cancer Research Foundation 18:58

2y ago18:58

18:58

On this special edition we're talking to Long Beach water polo players and coaches before catching up with the Luke TATSU Johnson Foundation and its fundraising for cancer research.By The562.org

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Long Beach Football Rivalry Week Previews 45:24

2y ago45:24

45:24

This week on the show we’re previewing the rivalry football games coming up and talking to Lakewood girls’ volleyball opposite hitter Lala Hall.By The562.org

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PODCAST: Reacting To Millikan Football Forfeits 20:34

2y ago20:34

20:34

This week we’re talking about all of the loose ends after Millikan football forfeit its wins due to an ineligible player.By The562.org

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Long Beach Gives Day For The562.org 38:58

2y ago38:58

38:58

Here is a recording from our live Instagram question and answer session to promote Long Beach Gives.By The562.org

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Reacting To Cabrillo Football Forfeit News 34:33

2y ago34:33

34:33

This week we’re talking about why Cabrillo football had to forfeit its historic start and what can be done in the future to avoid these mistakes.By The562.org

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Who Is Your Favorite Long Beach Quarterback? 28:33

2y ago28:33

28:33

This week Mike and JJ are talking about what it takes to be a high school quarterback now and their favorite under appreciated signal callers from all of the Long Beach high schools.By The562.org

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Reaction To Long Beach Poly Football Win At Mission Viejo 29:31

2y ago29:31

29:31

We're talking about how big the Long Beach Poly win at Mission Viejo is and what it means for the program and the CIF Southern Section playoffs.By The562.org

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2022 Long Beach Football Season Preview 1:01:58

2y ago1:01:58

1:01:58

We’re talking about all of the Long Beach football teams, their expectations and possible surprises in the upcoming 2022 season.By The562.org

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Interview With CIF Southern Section Commissioner Rob Wigod 1:11:55

2y ago1:11:55

1:11:55

This week we’re talking to CIF Southern Section Commissioner Rob Wigod about the tough decisions he has to make in his last year on the job. We also catch up with local legend Bobby Hauck about what it’s like working at the 49er Summer Camp.By The562.org

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Media Day With Long Beach State Women’s Soccer 23:21

2y ago23:21

23:21

It's media day with Long Beach State women’s soccer and we're talking to junior Elysia Laramie, striker Lena Silano, coach Mauricio Ingrassia, freshman Cherrie Cox and goalkeeper Morgan Houston-Shepherd about the upcoming season.By The562.org

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Why Should Big West Baseball Recruit Long Beach? 46:29

2y ago46:29

46:29

We’re talking to Lakewood baseball alum Anthony Eyanson about going to UC San Diego, keeping life lessons in perspective and much more. We also discuss The562.org internship program with Long Beach Poly student Heidi Sek.By The562.org

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How Important Is Winning/Losing In High School Sports? 19:35

2y ago19:35

19:35

We interview Jordan High alum and NFL wide receiver John Ross about hosting a youth football camp in Long Beach. How important is winning and losing in high school sports? What’s it like to go to the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas? How are there so many Long Beach guys at MLB All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles?…

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Relaunching The Oldest Sports Podcast In Long Beach 3:03

2y ago3:03

3:03

It’s time for a new era of ‘What Up, Long Beach?!’ and the local sports community is in charge this time. Find out what that means and spread the word about new sponsorship opportunities at The562.orgBy The562.org

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Title IX Anniversary, Exclusive Interview With Long Beach Poly Coach Crystal Irving 29:16

2y ago29:16

29:16

Today we’re celebrating the 50th Anniversary for Title IX and talking with Long Beach Poly track and field coach Crystal Irving about a recent award.By The562.org

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PODCAST: Interview With Long Beach Golfer Tyler Schafer 35:07

2y ago35:07

35:07

Wilson High and Long Beach State alum Tyler Schafer talks to us about growing up as a golfer in Long Beach, losing his dad at a young age much more.By The562.org

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CIF State Track & Field Road Trip & High School Intern Interview With Nina Fife 28:21

2+ y ago28:21

28:21

This week we’re joining you from the road as we cover Long Beach high school track and field at the CIF State Meet in Fresno. We also talk to The562.org intern and Long Beach Poly student Nina Fife for her exit interview.By The562.org

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Millikan Softball Interviews Before CIF Championship Game 35:05

2+ y ago35:05

35:05

We went to the last Millikan softball practice before the Rams play in their first CIF Southern Section championship game since 2005 and talked to coach Michelle Lehr, pitcher Victoria Byrum, pitcher Ava Schaffel, catcher Cami Lara, center fielder Erica Estrada, third baseman Ari Ramirez and first baseman Katie Knarr.…

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Previews For CIF Baseball, Softball Playoffs & NCAA Men’s Volleyball Final Four 44:52

2+ y ago44:52

44:52

This week on the show JJ, Mike and Tyler are previewing the CIF Southern Section playoffs for Long Beach high school baseball and softball teams. We'll also interview players and coaches to get you ready for the Long Beach State men's volleyball trip to the NCAA Final Four this week.By The562.org

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Long Beach Baseball Finale Interviews With Millikan, Wilson, Lakewood, Long Beach Poly 20:23

2+ y ago20:23

20:23

This week we’re taking you on Bohl Diamond at Blair Field after the final Moore League baseball doubleheader of the year to talk with the stars for Millikan, Wilson, Lakewood and Long Beach Poly after the Rams won their fourth league title in the last six seasons.By The562.org

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Long Beach Sports Spring Championships Coming Soon 45:58

2+ y ago45:58

45:58

This week on the show we’re talking about how pitchers have been dominating the story lines for Long Beach high school baseball and softball. We also catch up with Cabrillo lacrosse coach Danny Katene Marindin to discuss how the sport is growing locally.By The562.org

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2022 Acura Grand Prix Of Long Beach Race Weekend Preview 22:32

2+ y ago22:32

22:32

This week we’re taking pit stops all over the downtown race track to talk about what the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach means to this city and talk to driver Simon Pagenaud (a race winner here) as well as Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President and CEO Jim Michaelian.By The562.org