Couzin's Conversations
Couzin’s Conversations 🎙 Real talk with athletes, coaches, and sports/media personalities — their stories, struggles, and successes — all in a casual, behind-the-scenes conversation.
Episodes
From 345 lbs to 180 — Tyler Jones’ story is one of transformation, persistence, and finding purpose. The Oklahoma native and University of Kansas grad has built a career in sports media covering OU Football, NASCAR, and the OKC Thunder.In this episode, Tyler opens up about his 165-pound weight loss journey, how it’s impacted his life and career, and what it means to come full circle covering the team he grew up rooting for. We also...
From playing college lacrosse and junior hockey to producing sportscontent in the Bay Area, Justin Pierce has seen the game from everyangle. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on the NBA betting scandal shaking up the league, what it’s really like working behind the camera, and how storytelling connects fans to athletes. We also dive into his transition from athlete to creative, his sports bettingperspective, and lessons he’s ...
From sleeping on a loveseat to leading sports coverage in Springfield, Missouri — Chris Pinson’s journey is all about perseverance, creativity, and believing in yourself.We talk about the grind behind chasing your dreams, how he found his voice through storytelling, and the digital movement reshaping local sports coverage.If you’re passionate about sports media, storytelling, or chasing something bigger than yourself — this one’s f...
In this episode, Nick sits down with Cierra Clark, the creative force behind SEC Unfiltered’s new podcast SEC Tea — a rising voice in the college football digital space who’s gone viral for her humor and relatable content.Cierra breaks down:🎥 How she blends sports and entertainment on TikTok💡 The inspiration behind her Taylor Swift/Crazy Ex-BF–themed SEC videos🏈 Why she might be physic predicting James Franklin's firing at P...
Welcome back to Couzin’s Conversations! 🎙️This week, I’m joined by Courtney Mims, Sports Director at FOX 16 in Little Rock, Arkansas.We dive into:🐗 The latest drama surrounding the Arkansas football program🏀 What John Calipari’s arrival means for Razorback basketball🏟️ SEC football environments and which stadiums stand out🎶 Courtney’s love for Taylor Swift — and her case for why I need to listen to the new albumFrom SEC rivalr...
From local TV sports to YouTube creator with over 53,000 subscribers, Brandon Blakney has carved out his own lane in sports media. In episode 8 of Couzin's Conversations , we dive into:🏀 Caitlin Clark’s massive impact on the WNBA🔥 The drama surrounding commissioner Cathy Englebert & Napheesa Collier’s comments📈 How Brandon grew his YouTube channel and built real connections with subscribers🎥 His favorite video he’s made...
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 tr...
Welcome back to Couzin’s Conversations! 🎙In Episode 6, I’m joined by Lily Schutzenhofer, in-game host for the NAHL’s Watertown Shamrocks. 🏒Lily shares what it’s like to work in a small, hands-on front office and how that’s helped her grow in the sports industry. She talks about building relationships with players, embracing the Watertown community, and where her love for hockey first began. 🏆We also dive into her time with Playm...
In Episode 5, I sit down with Chad Cushing, fellow KU J-School alum and now a team photographer for the Jacksonville Jaguars.Chad shares his journey from working on Playmakers KU and serving as photo editor at the University Daily Kansan, to capturing the action on Sundays in the NFL. 📸🏈We dive into:What gameday looks like through the lens of an NFL photographerThe unique role of being the Jaguars’ endzone photographer — from on-...
I’m joined by Sports Betting Analyst JoMadden, who’s built a huge following through her betting insight and unique voice in the space.We get into:-MLB props that stood out-Looking ahead to the NFL season with futures + odds breakdowns-Early NHL season talk-Jo’s journey into her current role and what it’s like handling the spotlight with such a big followingThis conversation goes beyond just sports betting — we dive into her story, ...
Welcome back to Couzin’s Conversations! 🎙In Episode 3, I sit down with Creighton Volleyball standout Abbey Hayes to talk about her journey — from winning a state championship at North Scott High School to facing the defending national champs in her very first college match. 🏐🔥Abbey shares why she chose Creighton, how she’s navigating the spotlight in the NIL era, and the importance of mental health for today’s athletes. She also...
Welcome back to Couzin’s Conversations! 🎙In Episode 2, I sit down with Barry Anderson, a fellow Jayhawk and current member of the Stadium Operations team at Sporting Kansas City.We talk about:-Barry’s path from KU to Sporting KC-How our student-run show Playmakers KU grew into a true campus brand-The impact of professors who shaped our careers-Changes within Kansas Athletics since my time in Lawrence-His perspective as a Kansas Ci...
Welcome to the very first episode of Couzin’s Conversations! 🎙In this debut, I sit down with Andres Tejeda, the voice of the Clinton LumberKings, to talk baseball, broadcasting, and the stories that make the game special.We cover:-How Andres became the voice of the LumberKings-His favorite moments behind the mic-Life in summer collegiate league baseball-Advice for aspiring sports broadcasters📍 Couzin’s Conversations is where I ch...
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