Welcome back to Couzin’s Conversations! 🎙This week, I sit down with Richie O’Baid, KU J-School alum and Vegas-born, New York sports fan, to talk about his journey in sports media and beyond.Richie shares:

• How adapting to new environments and personalities early in his career has helped him grow

• His experiences at Playmakers KU, from on-air work and scriptwriting to shooting video/photos and running studio cameras — a true “learn everything” experience

• Why KU’s J-School is such a powerful place to build skills and take opportunities

• His future ambitions in journalism and as a competitive runner, including training, mental strategies, and medals he’s won in marathons

• How his Vegas upbringing and NY sports fandom shaped him

• A conversation packed with insights on building confidence, taking reps, balancing passions, and chasing your dream career.

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