Artbeat Radio

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   Join us to learn how to make Peperoni Pizza from Soul and Bob’s Incredible Waffles from The Incredibles. You’ll also get to hear some fun facts about Pixar and our reviews of each dish.   Art credits: Kelsey Ali, Julianna Gallardo, Cristina Mariotta, Phuong Thao Nguyen, and Niko Saldana Song credits: “I Love Waffles”- Renee Webster, Sergio Leal, Christie Pagan, Becky Neuhaus, Maria Ramirez, Ricky Parral, Maya McDowell, Brian Corder, James McGoff and Cristina Mariotta   Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org 

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Listen in as we discuss theme parks, theme parks, and more theme parks! Learn our favorite foods, tips and tricks, and hear some popular theme park tunes. Thanks for listening and tune in next time! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    In this episode of ABR, Service Users from EPI interview James (ART Center Service User) and Tyler (ART Center Staff) about art making, music, First Fridays, hobbies, and being an artist. First, Greco and PJ interview Tyler, and then they both interview James. Greco shares how he wants to be an art teacher, PJ shares that he had a red bike, James talks about his artwork and favorite bands (like the “rapper Avril Lavigne”), and Tyler shares that he likes to sing but “it’s a secret”.  Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org  

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    Happy Father’s Day from the ABR crew to you! Listen in as Cristina, Brian, Doug, and Brandon share about memories of their fathers and share the importance of appreciating family.  Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org 

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    Today, we learn about a new survey for those with disabilities to assist in making the city of Long Beach, California more accessible. Watch the full video to learn about this amazing project in inclusion and equity. Thank you Brian Corder, Cristina Mariotta, Brandon Neri, and Gretchen Swanson for this amazing interview. Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org 

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with author and disability activist, Kam Redlawsk. Listen in as Brian Corder interviews her on her past, present, future, and her recent book, Yumi and Monster. Thanks for listening and tune in next time! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   Service Users, Ricky B, Kaitlyn J., and Raneya S. interview dance instructor Alston about the ins and outs of Creative Movement, and engage in Creative Movement with their peers in a quick dance class clip. Raneya, Kristen R., and Liam P. discuss favorite dance moves from their countries of origin and show off their skills.  Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org  

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   This episode is all about food, and consists of a casual conversation between Jesus Quiroz, Carlos Arredondo, and Michael Hinckley. Andrea Searles and Jenifer Ramirez pop on screen once in a while reacting to what is being said, as well as sharing a few of their favorite foods. Favorite breakfast foods, drinks, ice cream flavors, street foods, and fast-food chains are discussed. The question of “who cooks your food?” is asked as well as “what food reminds you of home?” and “would you eat chicken feet?”. Voices of instructors Marissa and Crystal can be heard in responsive commentary off screen. Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org 

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   In this ABR episode, Service Users Kristen R, Isabella R, Matthew F., and Stephanie M. discuss Pokémon, Pokémon history, video game consoles, Pikachu, and favorite Disney movies. Kaitlyn J. and Nick B. discuss favorite video games, board games, and Disney movies. Zelda instrumental music is discussed and demonstrated, Jack Black movies are mentioned, and Jumanji is a hit! Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org  

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!  Tune in as Doug, Brandon, Alfred, Cristina, and Brian break unique wold records!Thanks for listening and tune in next time!  Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio  For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org 

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Join us as we recreate some recipes from our favorite Disney movies. In this episode we make Kronk's Spinach Puffs from The Emperor's New Groove and Gooseberry Pie from Snow White. Artwork by: Cristina Mariotta, Julianna Gallardo, Niko Saldana, and Doug Calhoun Music by: Renee Webster, Sergio Leal, Christie Pagan, Becky Neuhaus, Maria Ramirez, Ricky Parral, Maya McDowell, Brian Corder, and Cristina Mariotta AAW Original Songs: POP Song Remix Culture, 60’s British and 80’s Hair Remix Culture, Soul Inspiration, Rock, Musical Disco, and Pies and Puff Thanks for listening and tune in next time! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!  EPI Service Users have a chat with EPI instructors, April and Marissa, about their new classes for the semester. Maria Galaviz-Arroyo and Carlos Arredondo ask April questions about her album artwork creation class that she is leading with another instructor. Lawrence Ward (PJ) is working the camera behind the scenes and offers commentary as well. PJ, Maria G, Carlos A, and Donald share commentary about favorite musical genres and favorite ice cream flavors. Carlos A, Donald Thomas, and Daniel Jacobs then interview Marissa about her sewing and gardening classes. Donald shares that he is in sewing, Carlos asks relevant class questions, and Daniel thanks Marissa for joining. Andy Arguello is behind the scenes working the camera for most of this interview and his voice can be heard in the background. Thanks for listening and tune in next time!  Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio  For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org 

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    Kristin Silver and Kristen Rodriguez open the podcast by exploring an electric piano. They discuss instruments they have learned how to play, as well as favorite artists and favorite Michael Jackson songs. They sing a bit of “Thriller” with a few improvised lyrics. They also mention themes of songs they have written together in Songwriting class such as a punk song about food and childhood memories. Dorothy the Dinosaur (played by Anthony Azar under purple lighting) and Dua Lipa (Reid Moriarty) then discuss favorite Wiggles and Dua Lipa songs. Dua Lipa (Reid) and Stephanie Monis discuss Reid’s original music in Jungle Poppins, as well as favorite Dua Lipa songs and lyrics. Kristin and Kristen close the episode with a mock CD televised advertisement segment that was improvised on the spot.  Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org 

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   Happy Women’s History Month! Today, we celebrate by interviewing some women at the day program, ART Center. Listen in as we interview Bailey Gambertoglio, Havannah Ulrich, Cristina Mariotta, and Patti Longo. We share some brief facts and listen to each other’s stories about incredible women in our lives and in history. Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org  

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today we celebrate Lunar New Year and talk about the Blood Moon that occurred on March 3rd. Later, we go outside on a nature walk, exploring our surroundings. Thanks for listening and tune in next time! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   Come underwater with us to view the ocean's first mermaid talent show. Tune in as Stephanie hosts this amazing episode featuring singing, dancing, and... sewing?   Thank you to Stephanie, Liam, and Renee for this underwater adventure.  Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org  

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   Travel around the world with us as we take you through different countries, tasting their foods! Our Long Beach day program, ART Center, had a food festival, inviting the community in and sharing our favorite dishes from our favorite countries.  Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org  

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!Gather around foodies, because this is your video. In this episode we talk about foods from all around the world and explore different cultures, food history, and our personal favorites! A special thanks to James, Brandon, Aaron, Nancy, Cristina, and Doug for cooking this episode up. We hope you enjoy! Be careful though...you might leave hungry!Thanks for listening and tune in next time!  Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio  For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! In this very special episode, we share all about Remo! When we first opened our new Long Beach location of our day program, we knew we needed to fill the space with instruments, so we gave Remo a call! Nancy and Brian were live on the scene and took footage of this day. About a year later, Doug spoke with Robert Shen, President of Remo, and later, Bailey Chapman, a drummer who uses Remo on tour. This episode is packed with all the drumming content you didn’t know you needed. Thanks for listening and tune in next time! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   Today we share our Valentine’s Day traditions, memories, and give our honest review on popular Valentine’s day candies. Thank you to Doug Calhoun, Brandon Neri, and Cristina Mariotta for this amazing episode! Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org  

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   Today, we share our biggest mistake yet...our blooper reel from 2025! Please enjoy a few of our funny mistakes throughout our year of filming. We look forward to this new season of our podcast and want to thank you for listening! Thank you Cristina Mariotta, Brandon Neri, and James Mcgoff for this episode’s introduction. Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org 

Let's go to the movies! Join Cristina, James, Brandon, Aaron, and Doug as they discuss good movies from different decades, as well as TV shows and music! We talk about movies in the 90's all the way to movies that are coming out in theatres soon! What's your favorite all-time movie? Let us know in the comments below!Thanks for listening and tune in next time!  Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio  For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!  Tune in to hear EPI’s artists share about their biggest project yet! The Art Beat Radio crew interviews art instructor April and resident artists Maria, Daniel, and Carlos about their giant cake project. Thanks for listening and tune in next time!  Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio  For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org 

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    Happy Halloween from Artbeat Radio. Today, we share our original Halloween story, paired with original artwork from service users at our Long Beach day program, ART Center. We also take some time to sspeak with one another about spooky topics and Halloween movies!  Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org  

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!Today, Brian, James, Cristina, Bethany, and Brandon share some of their Fall plans, explain the upcoming art show at Able ARTS Work, and play a round of Fall themed The Price is Right!Thanks for listening and tune in next time!  Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio  For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    Everyone has hobbies, and that's exactly what we explore during this episode! We interviewed each other on what our favorite hobbies are, why we do them, and why we like them. Maybe you'll even get a new hobby idea to try this weekend!   Thank you Brian Corder, Nancy Terrey, Brandon Neri, and Cristina Mariotta for producing this episode!  Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org 

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!  In this episode, Able ARTS Work Service Users present “My Favorite Things, Part 1.” AAW San Diego artists are excited to present their favorite things in the clips they produced, wrote, and edited, with support from our wonderful Podcast Team!  Names of Cast and Crew: Nick Bahen  Stephanie Monis Jake Morgan Reid Moriarty Renee Morneau Liam Porter  Victoria Womble All - Writers, Camera Operators, Crew, Assistant Editors Performers: Stephanie Monis Renee Morneau Victoria Womble 

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    We share about poetry and poem structure in this week’s episode. Tune in to hear Brandon, Cristina, James, and Brian’s personal “I Am” poems.  Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org  

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Able ARTS Work's day program in Hawthorne, EPI, had "The Colors of Nature" an art exhibition at their program this past August. While there, they conducted live interviews with some of the guests. Tune in to hear what they had to say!Thanks for listening and tune in next time! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!On today's special MONDAY episode, listen in as we interview Long Beach locals and learn a little more about this amazing city in preparation for our Long Beach Gives fundraiser. Keep a close eye on our social media to learn how to donate!Thanks for listening and tune in next time!Follow our organization @ableartswork and follow our podcast @artbeatradio on instagram!

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!  In this episode, Brian had the opportunity to be interviewed live at the KLBP 99.1FM studios in Long Beach California. Watch as he vlogs the process and listen in for the whole radio broadcast which was recorded on California Public Radio Day.Thanks for listening and tune in next time!  Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio  For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org 

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   Today, Brian and Nancy share some weird holidays in the month of August. Listen in at some wacky days and experience a purposefully bad poem written by our virtual service users to celebrate Bad Poetry Day. Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org 

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!  Brian interviews three staff members from Able ARTS Work and asks the questions you've all been dying to know! Thanks for listening and tune in next time!  Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio  For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!Today, Brian and Doug react to some of the weirdest inventions. Subscribe to our podcast to see more of our diverse episodes!Thanks for watching and tune in next time!www.ableartswork.orginstagram: artbeatradio

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today we are sharing our specially crafted "World's Greatest Fruit Punch" Recipe. Watch and learn about the benefits of fruit in a healthy diet, as well as a step-by-step guide for how to make ART Center's berry punch. We hope you will try and make your own version of this punch for your friends this Summer!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!Today's episode, join Nancy Terrey and Brian Corder for their ART Center Comedy Special (Pun Edition). Laugh and cry, and cry laughing with these side splitting jokesters spinning their best puns. Please enjoy the episode and keep your eyes peeled for next week's podcast episode.Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! This week join us for a sneak peek behind the scenes for San Diego's "Summer Fest" event! Service users take the viewer through a first hand experience of walking through the Summer celebration, as well as guest interviews about their experience at Summer Fest this year. Please enjoy our podcast team and artists, doing what they do best!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!In this episode, we are exploring the ukulele, it's history, origins, and sound recording possibilities! Our artists at our Long Beach and Hawthorne locations collaborated on this segment. We also speak about out love of music in all of it's genres and forms. Thank you for listening to Artbeat Radio!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!In this episode, we are reminiscing on the Spring 2025 Semester, and all of the wonderful episodes we have released this year so far. We wanted to create a recap to show off all of our variety of different types of podcast episodes! We have found that our service users really love to talk about food and music the absolute most! Check out the different categories and all of our hard work from this past semester! Happy Summer! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!This week's episode features Service Users from EPI and ART Center talking about the piano, its origins, and the many ways piano can be utilized in a jam! Watch as we show you how we like to jam with the keyboard along with other instruments.Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Today on Artbeat Radio, EPI Center is sharing some stories from our lives! Listen to our service users tell stories about their fun vacations, DJing gigs (rain or shine), and even a love connection! Tune in to hear us tell our stories!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome Back to Artbeat Radio!Today's episode shares original songs made by service users at ART Center as well as EPI Center. Please join us in listening to their "Summer Mixtape" songs and dance along with us to songs about Love, Friendship, and even a Beatle's inspired track! Also featured in this episode, another segment of "Nature Facts" where we share facts about the jacaranda tree, you know, that purple tree that grows everywhere in the Spring!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!In today's episode our San Diego program is interviewing two talented artists: Jillian Anderson and Richard Burritt. Richard answers questions and even shows off his actual paintings and talks about other mediums he works with. This episode is also a big farewell for Jillian, who you might recognize from previous podcast episodes, so please join us in wishing her good luck on her future adventures!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!This week we are interviewing peers at ART Center about what their favorite foods are, as well as showcasing the clay creations from the "Air Dry Clay" class. Pizza is really popular here, but watch the whole episode to reveal what other foods we love here at Able Arts Work!Thanks for watching and tune in next time! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!This week's episode covers our "Dia Del Taco" celebration. The Inclusive Cuisine class at ART Center worked hard to research recipes and prepare shredded chicken and ground beef tacos for all of the service users at ART Center! Watch as we season the meats, chop the ingredients, and enjoy the delicious tacos!Taco meat seasoning ingredients:(season to taste)-garlic powder-sea salt-black pepper-ground cumin-citrus garlic seasoningToppings:-cilantro-raw onion-jalapeño-pico de gallo-cabbage-limeThanks for watching and tune in next time! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Art Beat Radio! Today join our celebrity guests, Dua Lipa, Ric Flair, Elvis, Ursula, and Simon Cowell as they interview each other and a special interview with celebrity dog, Goofy!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.orgMusic: “Blue Suede Shoes,” Performed by AAW Noise Band: Joshua Andrews, Julian Camerino, Steven Guarnaccia, Santiago Milanino,  Kristin Silver,and Avery Titus, Vocals and percussion. Kristin Silver, Synthesizer and vocals. Facilitator: Doug Rodda. Music: “Who Let the Dogs Out” Performed by AAW Noise Band: Joshua Andrews, Julian Camerino, Steven Guarnaccia, Santiago Milanino,  Kristin Silver,and Avery Titus, Vocals and percussion. Kristin Silver, Synthesizer and vocals. Facilitator: Doug Rodda. 

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!Today's episode is about songwriting and includes a step by step process of how we make music at ART Center. Enjoy our tutorial and we even have included a music video to go along with the song we made. We hope you enjoy!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back! On this week's EPI-sode from EPI Program, we are discussing a mural completed by service users and staff members in 2024! The big ocean themed mural took 6 months to complete and takes up an entire wall in the art room. Listen along to how the program came together to create this captivating mural. Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!Have you ever wanted to join an orchestra? Play a song by Beethoven? Or perhaps, Van Halen? Then choose your favorite flavor of "Maestro Incredo Gum", simply chew and your musical skills will magically multiply! Each flavor corresponds to an instrument: vanilla flavor is piano, mint is guitar, tutti frutti is violin, cinnamon is drums, berry is trumpet and finally, chew rocky road for better vocals!We hope your enjoy our informative infomercial about Maestro Incredo Gum! Stay tuned for more flavors and episodes!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Tune in to today's episode to hear a sweet story of how Brian's parents met! Also, please enjoy our first instrument review, where we will be talking about a six-stringed instrument, the guitar! Please enjoy this episode and tune in next time to catch more instrument reviews, and to see what the Able Arts Work team is up to next! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org