Best Long Beach State Athletics Podcasts (2024)

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Teed Up S4E4: Viewer turned guest Roger Kirk recounts his journey in athletics 40:00

4h ago40:00

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The hosts Matthew Gomez and Matthew Coleman are joined by Long Beach State’s Associate Athletic Director for Communications and Broadcast Roger Kirk who is a long-time fan of the show. Starting his journey out of college, Kirk highlights his time covering Minor League Baseball, making it to the Majors and working for the Minnesota Twins. He also di…

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Beach Weekly S13E4: CSULB Job Fair, wildfires in Southern California & more 14:40

7h ago14:40

14:40

This week, the Office of Belonging and Inclusion is hosting Cultural Welcomes @ The Beach. On Tuesday, Sept. 17 is Latine Welcome at 11 a.m. outside the bookstore at the Speakers Platform. On Wednesday, Sept. 18, also at 11 a.m. is the Queer and Trans Welcome at the USU North Lawn. Lastly, on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. in the USU Ballrooms is the…

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Teed Up S4E3: The return of the breaks and an all-time great 35:29

2d ago35:29

35:29

Stepping away from interviews this week, hosts Matthew Gomez and Matthew Coleman welcome two familiar faces: Long Beach Current photo editor Samuel Chacko and former photo editor and Teed Up host Naoki Gima. With the NFL season beginning on Sept. 5, the hosts break down the opening game between Baltimore and Kansas City while checking in with resid…

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Beach Weekly S13E3: More ways to be involved at CSULB, international civil unrest & more 5:29

8d ago5:29

5:29

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 10, join Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) at the Friendship Walk for their Weekly Farmers Market. The event is held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and everyone is welcome to shop for fresh produce or enjoy a snack from participating vendors. The Department of Theater Arts kicks off a series of improv show…

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Teed Up S4E2: U.S. Olympic & LBSU Head Coach LaTanya Sheffield joins the show 39:55

9d ago39:55

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In this season's second episode of Teed Up, hosts Matthew Gomez and Matthew Coleman are joined by LBSU Head Coach LaTanya Sheffield⁠ to talk about her experience helming the U.S. women's Track and Field team at the 2024 Paris Olympics and how experiences throughout her career have helped shape her into the coach she is today. Sheffield is entering …

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Beach Weekly S13E2: Week of Welcome details and events, special guest speaks on LGBTQIA+ community outreach & more. 22:05

11d ago22:05

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Listen to this week’s episode of Beach Weekly as we are joined by a special guest updating us on the plans and goals for the LGBTQIA+ community at CSULB and beyond. Also more on events throughout Long Beach and how a major toy company plans to go green. Luna Veal, the LGBTQIA+ Affairs Commissioner for Associated Student Inc. (ASI), joins Beach Week…

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Teed Up S4E1: New Dirtbags Head Coach TJ Bruce makes his debut 33:51

17d ago33:51

33:51

Marking the podcast's return, Teed Up hosts Matthew Gomez and Matthew Coleman debut season four joined by the new Dirtbags head coach, TJ Bruce. Yet to make his official head coaching debut at Long Beach State, Bruce formerly played and worked as part of the Dirtbags staff for six seasons between 2004-2010. He highlights his relationships with Dirt…

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

17d 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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Beach Weekly S13E1: Campus changes over summer, end-of-summer events in Long Beach & more 6:50

20d ago6:50

6:50

Listen to the first episode of season 13 of Beach Weekly to learn more about changes to campus over the summer, end-of-summer events in Long Beach and the CSULB alumni and faculty who participated in this year’s Olympics. The first week back on campus is full of ways to connect with fellow students. Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is hosting a Back…

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

2M 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

3M 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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Teed Up S3E16: The Video Editors of Teed Up 32:13

4M ago32:13

32:13

In Season 3 Episode 16 of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima sit down with Daily Forty-Niner Podcast Editor and producer Aidan Swanepoel and Video Assistant Steven Matthews to talk about their time being involved with the show. Aidan Swanepoel and Steven Matthews have played pivotal parts in making Teed Up what it is today. They sit do…

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Teed Up S3E15: The Mailbag Episode! 24:49

4M ago24:49

24:49

In Season 3 Episode 15 of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima sit down to answer questions asked by their fellow Daily Forty-Niner staff members. The hosts Naoki and Matty take a step back to reflect on their time hosting Teed Up so far and go on to name their favorite moments and guests during a mailbag episode. The hosts polled questi…

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Beach Weekly S12E14: On-campus pro-Palestine protest, civil war in Sudan & more 16:46

4M ago16:46

16:46

In this semester's final Beach Weekly episode, host Lei Madrigal discusses last week's on-campus pro-Palestine protest with Daily Forty-Niner news assistant Linsey Towles, a civil war in Sudan and more. Head to the USU Beach Auditorium on Monday, May 6 for a free screening of the new movie, “Bob Marley: One Love.” Showings will be from 1 p.m. to 3 …

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Teed Up S3E14: Do our bosses know ball 36:24

5M ago36:24

36:24

In Season 3 Episode 14 of Teed Up, hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima quiz the Daily Forty-Niner's Editor-in-Chief, Christal Gaines-Emory and Multimedia Managing Editor, El Nicklin, in this quiz-heavy episode of Teed Up. The hosts Naoki Gima and Matty G put their bosses through a gauntlet of Teed Up trivia questions and sport-related quizzes. These…

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Beach Weekly S12E13: Parking fee increase, pro-Palestine college protests & more 6:38

5M ago6:38

6:38

In season 12, episode 13 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses an upcoming parking fee increase, pro-Palestine protests at college campuses nationwide and more. Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives is an event that addresses the high levels of physical and sexual violence that affect Native American communities throughout North America.…

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Artist Banter S4E7: The moral implications of A.I. in art (ft. Kaitlyn Smith) 24:46

5M ago24:46

24:46

In this episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman virtually meets with Arizona-based artist, photographer and educator Kaitlyn Smith. In 2020, Smith created her piece, "Lights Out," which used an A.I. model to examine 50,000 images of construction workers on Facebook. The piece displays the A.I.'s interpretation of the American workforce through…

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Teed Up S3E13: Ball don’t lie and neither do we 33:16

5M ago33:16

33:16

In Season 3 Episode 13 of Teed Up, hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima bring in reoccurring guest Maher Basharahil and new guest Mark Siquig from the Daily Forty-Niner to talk about the latest news in the National Basketball Association. With the NBA Playoffs in its early stages and as the regular season comes to a close, the guys sit down and talk …

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

5M 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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Beach Weekly S12E12: CSULB SharkSat team, deportation to Haiti & more 7:21

5M ago7:21

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In season 12, episode 12 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses the CSULB SharkSat team's work with NASA, political instability in Haiti and more. Throughout April, support the Laurén Chalmers Beach Pantry by donating non-perishable food items to their college food drive. Donations are accepted at the College of Education, the College of Heal…

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Teed Up S3E12: New Head Coach Chris Acker and the Return of Bobby 41:44

5M ago41:44

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In Season 3 Episode 12 of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima bring in Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran and the new men's basketball head coach Chris Acker to talk about the latest developments in the program. Following the recent events of the Dan Monson saga and the media coverage surrounding the Beach's Athletics program, Bobby Smit…

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Beach Weekly S12E11: FAFSA extension, Arizona’s new abortion ruling and more 8:44

5M ago8:44

8:44

Throughout April, support the Laurén Chalmers Beach Pantry by donating non-perishable food items to their college food drive. Donations are accepted at the College of Education, College of Health & Human Services and College of the Arts buildings. To recognize Earth Day, Cal State Long Beach has held an annual celebration called Green Generation Sh…

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Artist Banter S4E6: Garage-born indie rock band Arizona Avenue runs headfirst into the SoCal scene 26:26

5M ago26:26

26:26

In season 4, episode 6 of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman and co-host Alex Gryciuk sit down with California groovy grunge indie rock band, Arizona Avenue, to learn about the band's origins, performance experiences and future ambitions. In this episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman is joined by co-host Alex Gryciuk in their first podcast ap…

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Teed Up S3E11: It's baseball season! 37:15

5M ago37:15

37:15

In Season 3 Episode 11 of Teed Up, the hosts Naoki Gima and Matthew Gomez sit down with student writer Adrian Medina and Daily Forty-Niner Managing Editor Samuel Chacko to talk about the start of the Major League Baseball season. The hosts Naoki Gima and Matthew Gomez bring in student baseball fans Adrian Medina and Samuel Chacko to talk through th…

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Beach Weekly S12E10: Campus scam calls, worldwide earthquakes & more 5:04

5M ago5:04

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In Season 12, Episode 10 of Beach Weekly, Lei Madrigal covers a campus-wide scam call alert, earthquakes around the world and more. Throughout April, support the Laurén Chalmers Beach Pantry by donating non-perishable food items to their college food drive. Donations are accepted at the College of Education, College of Health & Human Services and C…

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Artist Banter S4E5: A conversation on the dance industry (ft. Antoinette Nguyen) 15:14

6M ago15:14

15:14

In this episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman sits down with friend, artist and dancer, Antoinette Nguyen. The two sit down and discuss Nguyen's experience as a dancer and her opinions on the dance industry. In Season 4 Episode 5 of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman meets with friend, artist, dancer and Orange Coast College student, Antoinet…

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Teed Up S3E10: The Athletic's Sam Blum 32:19

6M ago32:19

32:19

In Season 3 Episode 10 of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima interview Sam Blum, Los Angeles Angels beat writer for The Athletic. Sam Blum is a big fan of Long Beach State, more specifically the basketball programs. Blum talks the hosts through his emotions when the men's basketball team clinched their spot in the NCAA March Madness to…

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Beach Weekly S12E9: The Beach at the NCAA Tournament, terrorist attack in Moscow & more 7:40

6M ago7:40

7:40

Throughout March, support Beach Pantry by donating toiletries and non-perishable food items to the Laurén Chalmers '83 food drive. Donations are accepted at numerous locations on campus as well as the pantry office in Room 116 of the University Student Union. Hosted by CAPS on Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Spoon Check is a community support group…

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Teed Up S3E9: NFL Free Agency Madness! 29:27

6M ago29:27

29:27

In Season 3 Episode 9 of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima talk about the latest headlines and moves during the National Football League free agency period. The National Football League began its free agency last week and many big names signed with new teams. The guys bring in Daily Forty-Niner news assistant, Matthew Coleman and 22 W…

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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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Beach Weekly S12E8: VITA program, potential TikTok ban & more 8:43

6M ago8:43

8:43

Throughout March, support Beach Pantry by donating toiletries and non-perishable food items to the Laurén Chalmers '83 food drive. Donations are accepted at numerous locations on campus as well as the pantry office in Room 116 of the University Student Union. ASI Online Elections voting is open from March 18 until March 20 on the ASI Elections app …

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Teed Up S3E8: Crossing Over 38:17

6M ago38:17

38:17

With Naoki away for the week, Matty G takes the reigns by bringing along the hosts of Footy Friday, Zach Durham and Desi Lopez, to talk soccer. The pair spend time highlighting the beginning of their interest in the sport, the inception of their radio show, whether or not kits are fashionable and what the next couple of years look like for soccer i…

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Beach Weekly S12E7: CAPS OSHA violation, new CDC COVID-19 guidelines & more 7:21

6M ago7:21

7:21

Throughout March, support Beach Pantry by donating toiletries and non-perishable food items to the Laurén Chalmers '83 food drive. Donations are accepted at numerous locations on campus as well as the pantry office in Room 116 of the University Student Union. On Monday, March 11 from noon to 1 p.m. join the Career Development Center for their Resum…

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Artist Banter S4E4: A shared love and excitement toward music paves "New Tradition" 21:34

6M ago21:34

21:34

In season 4, episode 4 of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman sits down with members of Orange County's progressive pop fusion band, New Tradition, to discuss the band's formulation, performances and future. In this episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman meets with Orange County's progressive pop fusion band, New Tradition. Lead singer Duy Nguy…

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Teed Up S3E7: LBSU women's volleyball setter Zayna Meyer 24:04

7M ago24:04

24:04

In Season 3 Episode 7 of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima sit down with Long Beach State women's volleyball star setter, Zayna Meyer, on-location at the Walter Pyramid. Zayna Meyer just completed her second full season here at the Beach and was named Big West Conference Setter of the Week multiple times during that span. She discusse…

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Beach Weekly S12E6: Student worker union approved, Texas wildfire & more 6:11

7M ago6:11

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Join Student Health Services for a workshop called Birth Control 101 today, Monday, March 4 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Student Health Services (SHS) building. Peer educators will inform participants about birth control methods, STIs, reproductive health and more. Attend the Lunch & Learn event hosted by Beach Wellness on Monday, March 4 from no…

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Teed Up S3E6: Teed Up Tees Off! 34:10

7M ago34:10

34:10

In Season 3 Episode 6 of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima talk to Long Beach State women's golf players and twin sisters, Jasmine and Janae Leovao. The hosts Naoki Gima and Matthew Gomez bring on the very first student-athletes to ever join the show, Jasmine and Jenae Leovao. After being joined by university administration, coaches a…

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Beach Weekly S12E5: New FAFSA form, finalized CFA agreement & more 11:24

7M ago11:24

11:24

Blossom and Bloom will be hosted by Beach Pride Events on Monday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Ballroom C of the University Student Union. Students can celebrate spring by making floral crafts such as affirmation cards, candle jars and more. Free snacks and refreshments will be provided while supplies last. An event called Career Insights for…

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Artist Banter S4E3: Curating a 'realm' of community connectivity (ft. Shira Tagle) 16:57

7M ago16:57

16:57

In season 4, episode 3 of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman meets with local artist, jewelry maker and bioorganic preservationist, Shira Tagle. The two discuss the origin of Tagle's many mediums, and how their craftsmanship transformed into their small business, Verse Collective. In this episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman sits down with L…

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Teed Up S3E5: Bang Bang Matty Gang! 24:06

7M ago24:06

24:06

In Season 3 Episode 5 of Teed Up, the hosts Naoki Gima and Matthew Gomez bring on resident San Francisco 49ers fan, Matthew Coleman, and loyal Teed Up fan, Mateo Tamashiro, to break down Super Bowl LVIII and who the favorites are to win next season. Super Bowl LVIII saw the San Francisco 49ers fall to the Kansas City Chiefs for the second time in f…

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Beach Weekly S12E4: Possible student worker unionization, yearly health survey & more 8:44

7M ago8:44

8:44

In season 12, episode 4 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses a possible CSU student worker unionization, a yearly college health survey and more. This Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 303 of the University Student Union, there will be a Financial Empowerment workshop hosted by Beach Pride Events. Students will learn to manag…

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Artist Banter S4E2: "Love's Weird": Ceci Apitz and Gavin Arevalo's shared love through art 29:48

7M ago29:48

29:48

In this special Valentine's Day episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman sits down with Long Beach State industrial design students and couple, Ceci Apitz and Gavin Arevalo. The two share the story of how they met and discuss their artistic passions while doing Valentine's Day activities. This special Valentine's Day-themed episode of Artist Ba…

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Teed Up S3E4: #WeWantCody 33:22

7M ago33:22

33:22

In Season 3 Episode 4 of Teed Up, the hosts Naoki Gima and Matthew Gomez bring in Daily Forty-Niner Design Assistant, Luis Castilla, and former Daily Forty-Niner Public Relations and Promotions Manager, Kaitlyn Rowell, to talk about the latest developments in the professional wrestling industry. Following the WrestleMania XL press conference that t…

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Beach Weekly S12E3: Extended registration deadlines, Trump’s ballot eligibility & more 6:15

7M ago6:15

6:15

Donate your pre-owned business attire and professional accessories to the Career Clothing Donation Drive between Feb. 1 and March 5 at the ASI Beach Pantry, Basic Needs Office, Career Development Center, The Beach on 2nd Street, the University Student Union Information Center and the University Bookstore. You can donate at any of these locations du…

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Artist Banter S4E1: A lifetime in the arts was the right decision: CSULB's Director of Choral Studies, Dr. Jonathan Talberg 27:44

7M ago27:44

27:44

In the premiere episode of Artist Banter's fourth season, host Julia Goldman sits down with CSULB's Director of Choral Studies, Dr. Jonathan Talberg. The two dive into Dr. Talberg's journey in music and how his past has shaped his teaching style at the Beach. In this episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman meets with Long Beach State's Directo…

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Teed Up S3E3: Swift-ly moving on 30:50

7M ago30:50

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In Season 3 Episode 3 of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima bring in the hosts of 22 West Media's "Going for Two," Jerry Reynoso and Matthew Dickson, to talk some of the major headlines going into Super Bowl LVIII in the NFL. Naoki and Matty sit down with Jerry and Matthew to talk about the conference championships that happened in the…

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Beach Weekly S12E2: Flooding on campus, new student housing & more 6:54

8M ago6:54

6:54

In Season 12, Episode 2 of Beach Weekly, Lei Madrigal covers flooding on campus, new student housing and more. Cupid at the Beach is on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at which students can craft Valentine’s Day cards and spend time with their partner. The event will take place inside the University Student Union Beach Ballroom on the second floor from 11 a.m. to…

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Teed Up S3E2: It's Footy Friday! 37:47

8M ago37:47

37:47

In Season 3 Episode 2 of Teed Up, the hosts Matthew Gomez and Naoki Gima sit down with Daily 49er social media assistant, Maher Basharahil, and the host of Footy Fridays over at 22 West Media, Zach Durham, to discuss some of the big headlines in the soccer world. The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the Asian Cup are two big international competit…

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Beach Weekly S12E1: CFA faculty strike, dining hall food waste & more 12:57

8M ago12:57

12:57

To begin season 12 of Beach Weekly, host Lei Madrigal discusses the CSU faculty strike, campus dining hall food waste and more. Week of Welcome begins tomorrow, where departments and clubs on campus set up information booths to showcase their organizations and encourage new members to join. Events take place this Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 30 and …

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