On Episode #4 of “CAN YOU HEAR ME, LONG BEACH?” Long Beach Pride has long been one of the biggest events in the city, what the Long Beach Post’s Brian Addison calls “Christmas for gays.” But, in a recently published opinion piece, Addison says the festival has fallen behind the times and points to Los Angeles Pride as an example of where it needs to evolve. The issue for Addison is not only important but deeply personal because, he told the Hi-lo’s Steve Lowery, the fight for equality is one the LGBTQ community can still lose.

Chase Petra is releasing their first album, “Liminal,” July 5. In anticipation, they stopped by to talk with Rad Dog zine’s Nani about that, musicians moving their own gear and the location of their drummer’s pants.

Finally, Steve and Asia Morris take a break from telling you about the “The 7” to talk to you about the Hi-lo, the Post’s new home for arts and culture.

1:45 Brian Addison speaks about what LB Pride can learn from LA Pride
20:10 Chase Petra talks about their new album and being a female-fronted band
44:00 The 7… erm … Hi-lo gloating
50:55 Asia tries to remember the credits
51:55 Evan explains where his pants are