Rich Cooley joins the Bench!
From Our View From the Bench by Sycamore 4th Studios
March 8, 2026 · 24 min · Season 1 · Episode 186
About this episode
Rich Cooley discusses his career and the development of OC Vibe.
Another interview episode as Rich Cooley joins the Bench. Rich is the Director of Production & Entertainment at OC Vibe and he discusses some of his past projects that has led him to helping with this big mixed entertainment district. OC Vibe will be something to see once it is completed and Rich will be playing a big hand in helping make it come to life.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:53 Rich Cooley's Career Journey from Teaching to Sports Production03:53 Joining the Anaheim Ducks and Building Creative Freedom07:03 Challenges in Producing Large-Scale Sports Events08:44 Evolving Fan Expectations and Technology's Role11:48 The Role of Technology and Community in OC Vibe16:06 Future Trends: AR, VR, and Immersive Experiences19:03 Upcoming Developments at OC Vibe and Honda Center20:08 Embracing Mobile Technology and Fan Engagement20:58 Closing Remarks and Project Outlook
People in this episode
Guest: Rich Cooley
Topics covered
- sports production
- entertainment
- technology
- fan engagement
- OC Vibe
- large-scale events
Keywords
- Rich Cooley
- OC Vibe
- sports production
- technology
- fan engagement
- Anaheim Ducks
- large-scale events
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: OC Vibe, Anaheim Ducks
Places: Honda Center
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