Shows
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - 2nd AnniversaryRadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on February 1, 2026. This is the 2nd Anniversary of Valley VibeZ and we revisited segments of the past shows that represent Valley VibeZ well. #spartansoundproductions #centralunionhighschool #studentpodcasts #soundtrap
2026-02-0246 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Walter Beasley & Derek CannonRadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on January 25, 2026. Music professors and recording artists Walther Beasley and Derek Cannon discuss music education after COVID and the current use of AI in music. #spartansoundproductions #centralunionhighschool #studentpodcasts #soundtrap #walterbeasley #derekcannon #musicaftercovid #musicedai
2026-01-2545 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Season 3 Episode 20 - MLK WeekendRadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on January 18, 2026. It features a discussion about the MLK Weekend in El Centro and in Memphis #spartansoundproductions #centralunionhighschool #studentpodcasts #soundtrap #mlkweekend
2026-01-2246 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Season 3 Episode 19 - CUHS Rock ComboRadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on January 11, 2026. It features the CUHS Rock Combo with student discussions and their music. #spartansoundproductions #centralunionhighschool #studentpodcasts #soundtrap #cuhsrockcombo
2026-01-1341 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Season 3 Ep. 18 - featuring Matt AmarRadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on December 28, 2025. It features a discussion with Central Union High School alumni and SAG actor Matt Amar about his growing up in El Centro and his more recent "Once Apod a Time in Holywood" podcast.
2025-12-2938 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Season 3 Ep. 17 - Holiday SpecialRadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on December 21, 2025. It features the holiday creations from Spartan Sound Productions students. #spartansoundproductions #centralunionhighschool #studentpodcasts #soundtrap
2025-12-2944 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Season 3 Ep. 16 - Museum of ToleranceRadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on December 14, 2025. It features a discussion about the recent campus visit from the Mobile Museum of Tolerance. #spartansoundproductions #centralunionhighschool #museumoftolerance #studentpodcasts #soundtrap
2025-12-2939 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Season 3 Episode 15 - Lunchtime Music MakersRadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on December 7, 2025. It features discussions about the music that some students make during lunchtime, before and after school. There are several songs played as well. #spartansoundproductions #centralunionhighschool #studentpodcasts #soundtrap
2025-12-1042 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Season 3, Episode 14 - Valley Sports Network featuring Will TorrezRadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on November 30, 2025. It features a discussion with Will Torrez of Valley Sports Network #spartansoundproductions #centralunionhighschool #studentpodcasts #vsnetwork #valleysportsnetwork #willtorrez #soundtrap
2025-12-0144 min
Inside the Blue Zone - Varsity FootballInside the Blue Zone - Thanksgiving Day EditionHAPPY THANKSGIVING from Inside the Blue Zone and the Central Spartans Football team!! The Central Spartans are heading the the CIF Division 3 Championship game on Saturday so for Thanksgiving day practice, they invited alumni to join them for their morning practice. IBZ was there to capture the action. Inside the Blue Zone is a student created podcast from SpartanSound Productions at Central Union High School in El Centro, California. Each episode features discussions with our student athletes. #cuhsfootball #cuhsspartanfootball #centralunion #cifsd #sdprepinsider #valleysportsnetwork #KXO
2025-11-2720 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Season 3 Episode 11 - IV Food Bank and CUHS FRCRadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on November 9, 2025.It features a discussion with the Imperial Valley Food Bank and with the Central Union High School Family Resource Center.#spartansoundproductions #centralunionhighschool #studentpodcasts #soundtrap #ivfoodbank
2025-11-1441 min
Inside the Blue Zone - Varsity FootballInside the Blue Zone - Alumni EditionInside the Blue Zone is a student-created podcast from SpartanSound Productions at Central Union High School in El Centro, California. Each episode features discussions with our student athletes. IBZ has been around for over a year and for this episode our hosts Mason and Julian reached out to IBZ alumni Davion Hartfield, Nate Orozco, and Alex Trejo to get caught up with what they have been doing since graduation. They all have some great advice for any players.#cuhsfootball #cuhsspartanfootball #centralunion #cifsd #sdprepinsider #valleysportsnetwork
2025-11-1423 min
Inside the Blue Zone - Varsity FootballInside the Blue Zone - Spartan Football Playoffs EditionInside the Blue Zone is a student created podcast from SpartanSound Productions at Central Union High School in El Centro, California. Each episode features discussions with our student athletes. It's CIF Playoff time and the Central Union Spartans are the #1 seed in Division III of the San Diego Section of CIF. This episode is a discussion of the playoffs and even some little things the players do to be ready. #cuhsfootball #cuhsspartanfootball #centralunion #cifsd #sdprepinsider #valleysportsnetwork
2025-11-0709 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Season 3 Episode 10 - Dia de los MuertosRadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on November 2, 2025. It features a focus on Dia de los Muertos student projects and songs. #spartansoundproductions #centralunionhighschool #studentpodcasts #soundtrap #diadelosmuertos
2025-11-0339 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Season 3 Episode 9 - Changemakers and SkillsUSARadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on October 26, 2025. It features the new CUHS student clubs, Changemakers and SkillsUSA
2025-10-2741 min
Voices del ValleGenerations Under One RoofThe family dynamic in the Imperial Valley is often one where grandparents have a heightened role in raising their grandchildren. The reasons this happens are many but in this episode of Voices del Valle, you will hear from three youth whose grandparents took on the roles of primary caregivers and how that seems to differ from being raised by a parent.____________________________________________________________________________CREDITSEpisode 111: Generations Under One RoofYou’re From Where was written and hosted by: Dominick Ramos Felix, Felipe Castro, Evan Harper, and Samantha Denmon. Edited and produced by...
2025-10-2718 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Season 3 Episode 8 - Focus on School SafetyRadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on October 19, 2025. For School Safety Week, we talk with students, security guards, admin, and the SRO about safety at Central Union High School.
2025-10-2232 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Season 3 Episode 7 - New Music from SpartanSound ProductionsRadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on October 12, 2025. It features the new music produced by SpartanSound Productions students.
2025-10-2249 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Season 3, Episode 6 - Big Dogs PodcastRadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on October 5, 2025. It features the Big Dogs Podcast crew from Central Union High School.
2025-10-2244 minVoices del ValleGrowing Up & Raising UpGrowing Up & Raising Up is the story of a teenager who became a mother during her freshman year in high school and how she managed to learn to be a mom and a successful high school student.Teen pregnancies and motherhood are things that are part of almost all schools and communities. In this episode of Voices del Valle, one teen mother will share her unfiltered discussion of becoming a mother at the age of 15. She will also share how she graduated from high school with a 4.0 GPA and continued her success into adulthood.____________________________________________________________________________
2025-10-2027 minVoices del ValleYou’re From Where? Featuring Marco PeraltaNearly all high schools have at least one person that finds fame after graduation. For the schools in the Imperial Valley, there are many that have found it in the arts, sports, and entertainment industries. And when the individual tells people they are from El Centro, a common response is, “You’re from where?”For this episode of “You’re From Where?”, we visited with the California Angels Spanish Language play-by-play announcer Marco Peralta about his growing up in El Centro, and his strong connection to Central Union High School and the Imperial Valley.____________________________________________________________________________CREDITS
2025-10-1322 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Season 3 Episode 5 - Focus on Mental HealthRadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on Sept. 28, 2025. It features discussions good mental health for students and suicide prevention. There is also a section on the importance of good attendance practices. Special guests include CUHS Counselor Tanya Saldivar, ICOE Mental Health Specialist Carolina Gonzalez, and CUHS Attendance Specialists Aislynn Cassio and Elizabeth Gonzalez.
2025-09-2945 minVoices del ValleValley Music MakersMaking music in high school is something that a large percentage of the population has experience with. At Central Union High School, making music happens in more ways than just band and choirs. In “Valley Music Makers” students of CUHS will share why they are involved with the various music programs and how it is part of the overall culture of the school.____________________________________________________________________________CREDITSEpisode 107 - Valley Music MakersValley Music Makers was written by Johan Gamez Aguirre, Jorge Villa- Quevedo, and Dr. Thomas Tacke Hosted by: Samantha Denmon and E...
2025-09-2934 min
Inside the Blue Zone - Cheer - Chasing the Championship . . . AgainInside the Blue Zone - Senior NIght - Varsity Football and CheerThis is a special IBZ with member of both Spartan Varsity Football and Varsity Cheer talking all things Seinior NIght and the years leading to to this special night.
2025-09-2614 min
Inside the Blue Zone - Cheer - Chasing the Championship . . . AgainInside the Blue Zone - Spartan Cheer - Season 2, Episode 1Inside the Blue Zone is a student created podcast by SpartanSound Productions at Central Union High School in El Centro, California. Each episode features discussions with our student athletes.This podcast features student athletes from our two time state championship cheer team. This team will lead us through their entire season with new episodes talking about where they were at as they work their way back to winning the State of California again and the quest for that national title. This episode features a discussion about sideline cheer and their new competition team.We hope...
2025-09-2210 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Season 3, Episode 4 - Walter BeasleyRadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on Sept. 121 2025. It features a discussion with jazz saxophonist and recording artist Walter Beasley. Walter is a 1979 alumni of Central Union High School and shares about growing up in El Centro and about his professional career. #CentralUnionhighschool #walterbeasley @walterbeasley11 #studentpodcast #smoothjazz
2025-09-2241 minVoices del ValleYou’re From Where? Featuring Walter BeasleyNearly all high schools have at least one person that finds fame after graduation. For the schools in the Imperial Valley, there are many that have found it in the arts, sports, and entertainment industries. And when the individual tells people they are from El Centro, a common response is, “You’re from where?”For this episode of : You’re From Where?”, we visited with smooth jazz recording artist and professor Walter Beasley about his growing up in El Centro, and his strong connection to Central Union High School and the Imperial Valley____________________________________________________________________________CREDITS
2025-09-2227 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Season 3, Episode 3 - The SpartanSound Productions Podcasts Radio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on Sept. 14, 2025. It features discussions about the origins and impacts of the three podcasts that SpartanSound Productions creates Included are interviews with Javier Fibres, owner and general manager of XHMIX 98.3 - Power 98, Nancy Worlie, chief content and communications officer at KPBS, and Gabriel Ponce, athletic director for Central Union High School.
2025-09-1539 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ - Season 3, Episode 2 - Central Union High School RoboticsRadio podcast that aired on XHMIX 98.3 FM - Power98 on Sept. 7, 2025. It features a discussion with the Central Union High School Robotics Team. They discuss their history, what they do, and their competitions.
2025-09-1541 minVoices del ValleHeat and Hope: A Valley Story of ResilienceBeing a homeless family in America is difficult for any family. But if it is in the Imperial Valley, additional challenges are added with the extreme summer temperatures and a lack of affordable housing. Heat & Hope is the story of one family’s fall into the homeless ranks. It is the brutally honest story told by a sister and brother of how they became homeless for four years with their mother.CREDITSEpisode 105 - Heat and Hope: A Valley Story of ResilienceHeat and Hope was written and hosted by: Mia Lozano Madrid and M...
2025-09-1523 minVoices del ValleWhat Are You Doing Here?The Imperial Valley is a place that is said to be a great place to raise kids. It has a small town feel and it is common for families to have been here for several generations. But when a family moves to the Valley from places like San Diego, Los Angeles, or other places that don’t have the stifling heat of the summers here, kids meet the “new kid” with the question of “What are you doing here?” This isn’t meant in a challenging way, it is just that Valley kids see places outside the Valley as the better...
2025-09-0832 min
Inside the Blue Zone - Varsity FootballInside the Blue Zone - Varsity Football - Season 2, Episode #1Inside the Blue Zone is a student created podcast from SpartanSound Productions at Central Union High School in El Centro, California. Each episode features discussions with our student athletes.This podcast features student athletes from our varsity football team. We hope you enjoy it. (released Sept. 4, 2025)
2025-09-0514 min
Valley VibeZValley VibeZ Season 3 PremierRadio podcast that aired on 98.3 FM - Power98 on Aug. 31, 2025. This episode is the Season 3 Premier. It features a discussion with the hosts and recurring guests that will be part of this season.
2025-09-0447 minVoices del ValleChampionshipsSmall towns love their high school sport teams, and the Imperial Valley, this love is unconditional regardless of how well the teams records end. But when championships are won, there is always stories to be told of how that happened. During the 2024-25 season, two of Central Union High School’s teams took the quest for championships all the way to the CIF State final levels. The Spartan Cheer Team repeated as CIF State Champions and the Boys Soccer Team went further than any Valley team in history and won the CIF Southern Section and ended their season as Ru...
2025-08-2532 minVoices del ValleEmbrace el ValleThe Imperial Valley is said to be a great place to raise kids. But what is there for them to do in the Valley? Embrace el Valle is a look at some of the things that are unique and that the youth of the Valley look forward to doing each year including the fairs they enjoy, going to Mexicali, and of course, off-roading at our world class off-roading sites.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The California Mid-winter FairFiestas del SolQuinceaneras in MexicaliOff-roading in the Imperial Valley...
2025-08-1826 min
Inside the Blue Zone - Cheer - Chasing the Championship . . . AgainInside the Blue Zone - Spartan Cheer - Chasing the Championship . . . Again - Final Edition '24-'25Inside the Blue Zone is a student created podcast by SpartanSound Productions at Central Union High School in El Centro, California. Each episode features discussions with our student athletes. This podcast features student athletes from our three time state championship cheer team. This team has lead us through their entire season with new episodes talking about where they were at as they worked their way back to winning the State of California again and the quest for that national title. This episode features a discussion about the season and their reflections on the national competions. ...
2025-03-1021 min
Inside the Blue Zone - Cheer - Chasing the Championship . . . AgainInside the Blue Zone - Spartan Cheer - Chasing the Championship . . . Again - Episode #5Inside the Blue Zone is a student created podcast by SpartanSound Productions at Central Union High School in El Centro, California. Each episode features discussions with our student athletes. This podcast features student athletes from our two time state championship cheer team. This team has lead us through their entire season with new episodes talking about where they were at as they worked their way back to winning the State of California again and hopefully a national title. This episode features a discussion about the winning CIF State title again. The squad also discusses their...
2025-02-0609 min
Inside the Blue Zone - Cheer - Chasing the Championship . . . AgainInside the Blue Zone - Cheer - Chasing the Championship . . . Again Episode #4Inside the Blue Zone is a student created podcast by SpartanSound Productions at Central Union High School in El Centro, California. Each episode features discussions with our student athletes.This podcast features student athletes from our state championship cheer team. This team will lead us through their entire season with new episodes talking about where they are at as they work their way back to winning the State of California again and hopefully nationals.This episode features a discussion about the winning CIF San Diego Section again. The squad also discusses their upcoming CIF State...
2025-01-2209 min
Inside the Blue Zone - Varsity FootballInside the Blue Zone - Varsity Football - Ep. #4SpartanSound Productions is proud to bring you Inside the Blue Zone, the student athlete created podcast series from Central Union High School in El Centro, California.This episode features a discusson between two of the student athletes and Mr. Craig Lyon, Principal of Central Union HS. They talk about rebounding from a tough loss and about the pride and traditions that are part of Central.We hope you enjoy!
2024-11-1511 min
Inside the Blue Zone - Cheer - Chasing the Championship . . . AgainInside the Blue Zone - Cheer - Chasing the Championship . . . Again - Episode #3Inside the Blue Zone is a student created podcast by SpartanSound Productions at Central Union High School in El Centro, California. Each episode features discussions with our student athletes. This podcast features student athletes from our state championship cheer team. This team will lead us through their entire season with new episodes talking about where they are at as they work their way back to winning the State of California again and hopefully nationals. In this episode, the team talks about the beginning of the competition season and the first tournament that is coming up...
2024-11-0614 minInside the Blue Zone - Cheer - Chasing the Championship . . . AgainInside the Blue ZOne - Cheer - Chasing the Championship . . . Again Inside the Blue Zone is a student created podcast by SpartanSound Productions at Central Union High School in El Centro, California. Each episode features discussions with our student athletes.This podcast features student athletes from our state championship cheer team. This team will lead us through their entire season with new episodes talking about where they are at as they work their way back to winning the State of California again and hopefully nationals.This episode features a discussion about the 81st Annual Bell Game, a highly intense rivalry game to be played in Brawley...
2024-10-3113 min
Inside the Blue Zone - Varsity FootballInside the Blue Zone - Edición especial - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthInside the Blue Zone is a student created podcast from SpartanSound Productions at Central Union High School in El Centro, California. Each episode features discussions with our student athletes.This edition of IBZ is our very special Hispanic Heritage Month Edición Especial. It is in Spanish and features student athletes from our varsity football team. We hope you enjoy it.
2024-10-0907 min
Inside the Blue Zone - Cheer - Chasing the Championship . . . AgainInside the Blue Zone - Cheer - Chasing the Championship . . . AgainInside the Blue Zone is a student created podcast by SpartanSound Productions at Central Union High School in El Centro, California. Each episode features discussions with our student athletes. This podcast features student athletes from our state championship cheer team. This team will lead us through their entire season with new episodes talking about where they are at as they work their way back to winning the State of California again and hopefully nationals. We hope you enjoy it.
2024-10-0407 min
Inside the Blue Zone - Cheer - Chasing the Championship . . . AgainInside the Blue Zone - Spartan Cheer - Chasing the Championship . . . Again Inside the Blue Zone is a student created podcast by SpartanSound Productions at Central Union High School in El Centro, California. Each episode features discussions with our student athletes. This podcast features student athletes from our state championship cheer team. This team will lead us through their entire season with new episodes talking about where they are at as they work their way back to winning the State of California again and hopefully nationals. We hope you enjoy it.
2024-10-0410 min
Inside the Blue Zone - Varsity FootballInside the Blue Zone - Varsity Football Episode #3Inside the Blue Zone is a student created podcast from SpartanSound Productions at Central Union High School in El Centro, California. Each episode features discussions with our student athletes.This podcast features student athletes from our varsity football team. The discussion is centered on the beginning of the Imperial Valley League play and preparation for the Imperial Tigers. We hope you enjoy it.
2024-10-0412 min
Inside the Blue Zone - Varsity FootballInside the Blue Zone - Varsity Football Ep. 2Inside the Blue Zone is a student created podcast from SpartanSound Productions at Central Union High School in El Centro, California. Each episode features discussions with our student athletes. This podcast features student athletes from our varsity football team. We hope you enjoy it. (released Sept. 18, 2024)
2024-09-2009 min
Inside the Blue Zone - Varsity FootballInside the Blue Zone - Varsity Football Ep. 1Inside the Blue Zone is a student created podcast from SpartanSound Productions at Central Union High School in El Centro, California. Each episode features discussions with our student athletes. This podcast features student athletes from our varsity football team. We hope you enjoy it.
2024-09-2022 min