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Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith returns to discuss her current reads with Kaytee. They also deep dive into some lessons they've learned over 400 episodes of Currently Reading. Finally, Meredith highlights a bookish friend, while Kaytee brings a specific topic she's curious about. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). 0:00 Welcome to Currently Reading 2:34 Bookish Moments of the Week 7:39 Current Reads 7:47 Let The Great World Spin by Colum McCann (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780812973990 12:39 The Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668083710 20:04 Banana Ball by Jesse Cole and Don Yaeger (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593473412 24:39 Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781986418416 31:46 Whistler by Ann Patchett (Meredith and Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780063511637 42:09 Deep Dive: Things We've Learned From 400 Episodes 57:46 Before We Go 63:17 Wrap-Up #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. August's IPL is a special murderful edition brought to you by Fabled Bookshop in Waco, TX. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Elizabeth | https://instagram.com/wacoreads Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads
Sitting On Saturn joins Caught on the Mike for a conversation about friendship, evolution, life on the road, and a band entering one of the most exciting chapters of its career.Hoyt Yeatman, Kyle Hart and Trevor Smith take us all the way back to the beginning — meeting as kids at Rock Nation, discovering their shared passion for music, forming a band, and eventually cutting their teeth in the San Diego scene. We talk about the early days, the evolution from Sitting On Stacy to Sitting On Saturn, and the experiences that helped take them from local shows and house parties to some seriously big stages.From there, we jump into what's happening right now. The guys talk about their recent run of shows, including sharing stages with 311, Dirty Heads and Ocean Alley, as well as the completely unique experience of performing with the Savannah Bananas at Petco Park. We get into what makes those shows different, how their live performance has evolved, and what it's like watching the opportunities continue to get bigger.And then there's the music.Their latest single, “Deeper Blue,” is out now, with two more singles scheduled to arrive later this year. We talk about the direction they're heading creatively, what fans can expect from those upcoming releases, and the band's next full-length record, tentatively scheduled for February.It's a conversation about three longtime friends who have grown up together, built a band together, and are still pushing themselves to see how far they can take it.www.caughtonthemike.comcaughtonthemike@gmail.com
Banana Ball is a barnstorming baseball league revived by the tremendously popular Savannah Bananas, a team with millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram — known as much for their dance routines and shenanigans as their actual baseball. Recently the league resurrected the Indianapolis Clowns, a Negro League team with a contentious history of racial minstrelsy. We talk with journalist Josh Levin, who followed the Clowns through their Banana Ball debut.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
How do Concordia Universities prepare students for their next chapter in life and service to their neighbor? Maybe even a career in the lively world of Banana Ball? Blake Benson – #17, Pitcher for the Loco Beach Coconuts (Banana Ball) joins Andy and Sarah on his trip to St. Louis to face off against the Savannah Bananas to talk about what Banana Ball is, how pitching in Banana Ball is different from what we might call “regular” baseball, the flair he adds to the game as a break dancer, how his journey to Banana Ball went through Concordia University, Nebraska, how his time at CUNE shaped him into the player he is today, and what he learned in his first year playing Banana Ball. Learn more about the Banana Ball phenomenon at bananaball.com and the baseball program at CUNE at cune.edu/athletics/teams/baseball. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.
Everybody had a weekend, and unfortunately for all of us, they came back with stories.The crew kicks things off with the 100-inning softball game supporting the Burton family, where Rafe and Scott discover that 12 straight hours of softball is apparently something human beings willingly participate in. There were legitimate athletes, Chris Kerber brought the stories and good Blues energy, and Team Rizz did what Team Rizz does best: proudly represent athletic mediocrity while somebody else actually knows how to play the sport.Then Rafe takes us inside an entirely different competitive environment: Topgolf in Chesterfield.He showed up in jeans, a T-shirt and cowboy boots while seemingly everyone else arrived looking like they had just finished a private lesson at Bellerive. The clubs are nicer. The outfits are tighter. The dads appear to work in numbers. And somewhere along the way, Rafe introduces the world to the “Chesterfield Nine,” which naturally sends the entire funny podcast into an extremely mature and thoughtful discussion about golf.Just kidding. It immediately falls apart.Moon, meanwhile, spent his weekend in Los Angeles with Goldfinger for their biggest headlining show ever at the Hollywood Palladium. Between the packed hometown show, backstage chaos and trying to juggle approximately every person he has ever met in Southern California, Moon also wanders into Amoeba Music and suddenly finds himself standing next to Matt Berry. His carefully prepared celebrity interaction consists basically of realizing, “Holy crap, that's Matt Berry,” which honestly is probably better than anything the rest of us would've managed.Then comes the flight home.Delays pile up, passengers get increasingly irritated, everyone lines up to board…and the entire plane waits for one missing flight attendant. When she finally arrives, Moon witnesses a level of leisurely strolling that probably should've been studied by scientists. Hundreds of angry passengers? Connecting flights on the line? Whatever. She had a walking speed and she was committed to it.At least the delays gave Moon time to catch up on movies, leading to reviews of Michael, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar and Tomb Raider. We also get Banana Ball confusion, because apparently baseball wasn't complicated enough and now fans can become part of the defense.Rizz heads the opposite direction for a father-son road trip to the University of Arkansas and finally experiences the roadside cathedral known as Buc-ee's. Unfortunately, he discovers that Buc-ee's contains one fatal flaw: other people. Lots and lots of other people. He battles the crowd, buys a Cuban sandwich that immediately disintegrates inside the car and ultimately reaches the devastating conclusion that Buc-ee's is basically a bigger Wally's. Somewhere, a beaver just felt a disturbance in the Force.The Arkansas trip also gives Rizz a glimpse of the college experience he never had, complete with a massive campus, tens of thousands of students and enough Walton branding to remind everyone exactly where they are.Then the show discovers “sunshine guilt” — that weird feeling that you're wasting your life because it's gorgeous outside and you dared to remain indoors. Finally, a funny podcast willing to defend your constitutional right to sit inside watching television while nature aggressively tries to shame you through the windows.Moon gets it. Rizz refuses to be bullied by sunshine. Lern is basically medically prescribed to go outside. And somehow chopping wood in a cowboy hat enters the conversation.So yes, this episode has softball, Chesterfield sociology, Goldfinger, Matt Berry, airport rage, Buc-ee's, college nostalgia and weather-induced emotional manipulation.Basically a normal Monday around here.If you're looking for a funny podcast packed with St. Louis stories, sarcastic humor, pop culture commentary, travel disasters and grown adults turning completely ordinary situations into unnecessary investigations, congratulations. You have unfortunately found us.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jesse and Emily Cole created theSavannah Bananaswith a simple mission in mind: to make baseball as entertaining as possible. They introduced some innovations to America's pastime, including twerking umpires, stilt-walking pitchers and TikTok-ready choreographed dance numbers. They tinkered with the rules of baseball, making a game that was shorter and faster, with plenty of opportunities for fan engagement. The result? A sports sensation. In the 10 years since its founding, the team has become one of the most popular sports organizations in the world, reaching tens of millions of fans online, with a waiting list of millions of others hoping to see a game in person. For many, the Bananas are the ultimate sports success story, one that shows a path forward for teams and leagues concerned about fan retention in an era of shortened attention spans and endless entertainment options. But others take a less rosy view of the Bananas and their hyper-energetic brand of baseball, seeing them as an existential threat to a game that fans have loved for more than a hundred years. On today's show, host Natalie Kitroeff talks with Jonathan Abrams, a Times reporter who covers culture news, about the Bananas phenomenon, and then heads to a Banana Ball game to see things for herself. On Today's Episode Jonathan Abrams is a reporter for The New York Times covering national culture news. Background Reading A Broadway Star Is the Savannah Bananas' Phantom of the Bullpen As Savannah Bananas pursue ‘a billion fans,' are they real competition for MLB? Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Welcome back to The Rizzuto Show, the funny show where every perfectly reasonable conversation eventually gets dragged into an alley and beaten senseless by five people with microphones.We're coming off our takeover of The Fast Lane, and apparently not everyone received the memo. The ESPN audience showed up expecting sports talk and instead got us, leading to confused texts, angry sports fans and the crew slowly realizing that sports-radio listeners chirp hosts the same way they chirp players from the stands. Honestly, we respect the commitment. Moon even dared to discuss soccer in St. Louis, which naturally went over calmly and rationally with everyone.Obviously.With that historic broadcasting achievement behind us, we immediately announce record ratings, retire undefeated and turn our attention to the Savannah Bananas coming to Busch Stadium.And this is where baseball gets weird.We break down Banana Ball rules, including no bunting, batters potentially stealing first, sprinting after ball four, the Golden Batter, bizarre tiebreakers and the glorious rule where a fan catching a foul ball can actually record an out. Finally, buying a glove as a grown adult has consequences beyond your friends making fun of you.That sends us directly into Steve Bartman history, because why stay on topic? We revisit the infamous Cubs foul ball, discover what eventually happened to the baseball and learn that people detonated the thing before incorporating its essence into pasta sauce.Sports are healthy.Then there's Skate Laborious. Three years after the fire, organizers are fighting to preserve the remaining church structure and transform it into an open-air skate park. Naturally, our contribution to the discussion is deciding this sounds like an '80s movie where a group of lovable misfits has to save the rec center from The Man.Cue the rollerblades.That somehow leads to Rad, Gleaming the Cube, BMX dancing, Lori Loughlin, Christian Slater and the realization that the '80s could turn literally any recreational activity into a feature film.Rizz is also heading toward Arkansas and preparing for another major milestone: his first trip to Buc-ee's. This launches the important Buc-ee's vs. Wally's debate, recommendations involving Beaver Nuggets and brisket, and a surprisingly heated discussion about whether you can leave your vehicle sitting at a gas pump while wandering around a convenience store the size of Rhode Island.Meanwhile, the Gathering of the Juggalos is happening in Missouri, which brings us one of the least surprising headlines in human history: a massive drug bust involving a gentleman known as Blunt Man.Yes. Blunt Man.A man allegedly associated with a “One Stop Shop” supplying the festival had even received a promotional shout-out from Violent J. Somehow subtlety did not prevail. The ensuing discussion includes an enormous list of seized drugs, plans for a possible Rizz Show expedition to the Gathering and the very sensible conclusion that nobody should attempt this without a qualified Juggalo Sherpa.From there, this funny show tackles another subject where everyone believes they're correct: speeding.How far over the limit is acceptable? Is ten over basically the unofficial speed limit? Why do tiny towns suddenly drop from highway speeds to 35 mph directly in front of what appears to be their entire police department? Lern admits that aggressive drivers can activate her own personal highway-vigilante mode, while everyone shares speeding-ticket stories and their individual theories about what cops will actually tolerate.It's sports, St. Louis stories, weird news, nostalgia, road rage and several conversations that should have ended much sooner than they did. In other words, exactly what you came for from a funny show that continues proving nobody should give us this much microphone time.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apparently one Friday show wasn't chaotic enough, so this episode brings together sports-radio confusion, Banana Ball insanity, celebrity disasters, '90s music nostalgia, Taylor Swift fandom, and an emotional goodbye that briefly forces The Rizzuto Show to experience genuine human feelings. Gross. The crew is coming off its takeover of The Fast Lane, where St. Louis sports-radio listeners turned on their radios expecting serious sports analysis and instead found… us. Confused texts start rolling in, Moon commits the apparently unforgivable crime of discussing soccer, and everyone discovers that sports-talk fans approach radio hosts with roughly the same restraint they bring to yelling at referees.From there, we head to Busch Stadium for the Savannah Bananas and the wonderfully ridiculous world of Banana Ball. No bunting. Batters can steal first. Ball four turns into a sprint. Fans can record an out by catching a foul ball. There's a Golden Batter. There are bizarre tiebreakers. Basically, somebody looked at baseball and asked, “What if this moved faster and people actually had fun?”That naturally sends us down the Steve Bartman rabbit hole, where we discover the infamous baseball was eventually purchased, publicly blown up and—because humanity had apparently not done enough—its essence was incorporated into pasta sauce. Sports fans remain completely normal.We also get into Rizz's upcoming first trip to Buc-ee's, the Gathering of the Juggalos, a drug bust involving a man with the incredibly discreet nickname Blunt Man, speeding, road rage and those tiny towns where the speed limit suddenly drops just in time for a police officer to welcome you personally.Then nostalgia attacks.A forgotten Rollins Band song sends Rizz straight back to the '90s, MTV and Beavis and Butt-Head, leading to an appreciation of Henry Rollins as perhaps the only man capable of delivering inspirational wisdom while looking permanently furious about it. Rafe even discovers the perfect soundtrack for the closet he apparently cries in.Once Crap on Celebrities gets rolling, things become significantly more expensive and legally complicated. Foo Fighters are joining AC/DC for a huge St. Louis show, which is incredible news right up until everyone remembers they'll eventually have to escape the parking lot. The crew also digs into the Michael Jackson biopic sequel, developments surrounding the Tupac murder case and reported Diddy allegations, questions surrounding changes to Biggie's mother's will, and Dane Cook revisiting the brutal discovery that his own brother embezzled millions from him.Nothing says family like alleged financial crimes.There's also God of War casting drama involving Dave Bautista, a public service announcement about a movie Moon thinks is absolute garbage, and a rundown of famous actors who reportedly couldn't stand each other while filming some of Hollywood's most beloved romances. Turns out all that incredible on-screen chemistry might occasionally just be two attractive people professionally suppressing rage.And then Courtney Diamond — aka Eight Ball — comes home.The former Rizzuto Show intern joins the crew ahead of the final TaylorMade tribute to Taylor Swift show, closing a chapter that grew into 45 performances across 28 cities. Courtney talks about knowing when it was time to end TaylorMade, remembering the nerves surrounding the first show and making sure the project went out while everyone involved still loved what they were doing.Things get dangerously sincere when Courtney reflects on her time working with the show and tells Rizz that one of the lessons she carried with her was watching him treat people well and thank her for her work every day as an intern.Don't worry. Everyone immediately starts making jokes before Rizz can develop an emotion.Courtney also explains how a die-hard Def Leppard and '80s hair-metal fan became a massive Taylor Swift fan, why Swift's songwriting won her over and where even a dedicated Swiftie draws the line when it comes to merch drops, album variants and the Taylor Swift business machine.Then we enter the terrifying world of parasocial fandom.The crew debates fans driving 12 hours just to stand outside a celebrity wedding, Courtney admits to incorporating some Def Leppard sightseeing into her honeymoon, and even one of the biggest Swifties we know arrives at an important conclusion:Some Swifties need to chill.Finally, Courtney looks ahead to the emotional final TaylorMade performance and talks about what it feels like to deliberately close something she's spent years building. She doesn't know exactly what comes next—and for once, nobody needs to turn that into a five-year plan.It's sports, weird news, celebrity gossip, music memories, St. Louis chaos, Taylor Swift, Juggalos, Banana Ball, family betrayals, emotional farewells and enough wildly unnecessary side conversations to remind everyone why The Rizzuto Show remains your daily comedy destination.Basically, we laughed, we learned, we almost had feelings, and somewhere along the way Blunt Man got arrested.Another productive day.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.St. Louis City considers demolition of fire-damaged church, home to non-profit's skate parkFour arrested on drug charges tied to Gathering of the Juggalos near Macks CreekMargaret Qualley Just Wore Those Controversial Chanel Shoes for The Dog Stars PremiereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bob, Cory, Todd, and special guest & #1 Superfan Gina Vlasblom rant and rave about Saigon Lager, Banana Ball, and devastating upsets in the candy bracket. Original Recording Date: May 2, 2026 (Ep 379) 00:01:44 - Intro / Housekeeping 00:08:25 - 90-second Sports 00:23:34 - Existential Question of the Week 00:42:53 - Candy Bracket Send your comments and existential questions to Schnozzcast@gmail.com! Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, Twitch, Threads, and TikTok @Schnozzcast! And don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PodBean, Audible, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Special thanks to Jack Moran for the intro and outro music. Follow him on Instagram @ thejackmoran.
Henry is joined in studio by Sports and Entertainment Lawyer Steven Silton as they discuss attending the Field of Dreams game, what attracts him to the Savannah Bananas, how college sports got it right, is Kendrick Lamar the GOAT?, issues with the potential Los Angeles Lakers sale, MLB instant replay getting it wrong, and This Day In Sports History.
Josh Potter sits down with comedian and writer Ellory Smith for a wide-ranging episode of The Josh Potter Show covering comedy, sports, influencers, bizarre news stories and the increasingly strange world of social media. Ellory talks about the pressure for comedians and writers to become influencers and her day at Chargers Training Camp. The conversation also gets into NFL players with Felonies, Hard Knocks, CTE and the ridiculous-looking Guardian caps. Josh and Ellory also react to sports betting, women's sports, Banana Ball, viral news broadcasts, a bizarre Dollar Tree story, and one truly unforgettable QVC clip. Follow Ellory - https://www.instagram.com/ellory_smith Roach Reporters: Send your stories to JoshPotterShow@gmail.com See Josh live: https://punchup.live/JoshPotter Like, Subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a new Roach Report. This week's episode is sponsored by Quince. Head to https://www.quince.com/potter for free shipping and 365-day returns! On the show this week: Chargers training camp NFL Guardian caps Women's baseball Banana Ball The QVC Gaff And Much More! ★★★ This week's Intro Music: “Josh Potter Show Beat” by @JaxMarcayah Outro Music: “Live From The Roach Motel (feat. Hendawg)” by Brothers https://www.youtube.com/@HendawgMusic ★★★ See Josh Live! ALL STAND UP LINKS CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://punchup.live/joshpotter ★★★ Josh Potter:
On this episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast, Cheats, Flobo, and April talk about the future of Black Nats All-Star CJ Abrams. Will moving to second base be the end of him in Chocolate City? Also, would you want Joshua Baez' historic debut? Flobo takes on Banana Ball in Denver. Cheats went on assignment to the Perfect Game All-American Classic in Philly, and April is still reminding us who won the last two World Series—all of that and more. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, NumbersGame Scorecards, and Minority Prospects.
**Monday Morning Musings** This morning on Ross Kaminsky on the News with Jeana Gondek, Chad Bowar filled in for Jeana and Jimmy in for Ross had a lively discussion about the weekend's events, including a fun-filled trip to the Savannah Bananas' Banana Ball game. Jimmy shared his experience of watching the game with his family and friends, and even a chicken fight that had everyone in stitches. In other news, the topic of the day was the Jefferson County Schools' lawsuit against the US Department of Education over Title IX policies. They also touched on the topic of Democratic Socialism and its growing presence in the US, with a discussion about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's views on the matter. The conversation also delved into the world of entertainment, with a fascinating interview with Star Wars Theory, the number one Star Wars YouTuber in the world. Jimmy with Star Wars Theory about his latest fan film, Vader Episode Two, which has gained over three million views on YouTube. They discussed the making of the film, the importance of using real artists, and the role of AI in the creative process. If you're interested in hearing more about the Savannah Bananas, the Jefferson County Schools' lawsuit, or the world of Star Wars, tune in to the full episode. Don't miss the lively discussion and insightful interviews that make this podcast a must-listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The historic ship recently traveled 5000 miles to celebrate America's 250th birthdayBanana Ball comes back to Constellation Field August 28th and 29th60% of people won't check their account Monday because it brings too much stress
Jon Marthaler joins Manny and Jonathan to discuss the AZ Jackson signing, the Loons' Leagues Cup performance, and Banana Ball hot takes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1963DM October 2015. Jesse Cole walks into the stadium and the phone lines are cut. Internet cut. The old team took everything. Nothing left. He and his wife had already gone over a million dollars into debt to be standing there. Then it got worse. They sold two tickets in the first few months. January comes and the money runs out. Emily turns to him and says they have to sell the house. So they sold it. Emptied the savings. Went deeper in. Made every ticket $15, all-inclusive, no fees. First night they burned through 10,000 pieces of meat in an hour and fans waited three hours to eat. They kept going anyway. Jesse learned one word from Walt Disney that runs everything he does. Plussing. Never stop improving the show. So he photographed his own crowd every 30 minutes. And he found the thing nobody in baseball wanted to admit. At the two hour mark, fans start walking out. Every night. No matter what. That one discovery is where Banana Ball was born. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(00:00-28:61) Gordon Gecko slicked back hair. Nice little win for the Cardinals last night. Going Full Frank. Navy Caps On The Road are coming back, Jack. Doug's elderly dog issues. Gotta wonder if Anuk wanted to come in today because he knew the NCOTR announcement was coming. So it doesn't take 5 years to change uniforms? The Pep Band version of the song might have gotten the ball across the goal line. Baez and Navy Caps in Chicago? Chairman may go up on Saturday. Martin's the new rights holder on the show.(28:59-52:44) Couldn't get Rihanna for the track so got Fergie instead. Interested to hear from Anuk on the results of the fan poll. Andrew Hubbard and Polos Plus giving away a NCOTR and a navy TMA hat for today's EMOTD. Chairman Steve is on the phone lines. Steve has dog takes. Chairman on Chairman crime. Caller Ellen is up next. Caller Ellen loves dogs but doesn't want em on planes or in restaurants. Celebrating Tinsel's promiscuity. Baby Jessica went bad and is in jail.(52:54-00:00) Joined by Cardinal president Anuk Karunaratne joins us in studio. Thank you for doing the right thing, sir. What was the breakdown of the Navy Caps portion of the poll? Still going to wear the current City Connect jerseys next season. New regime listening to the fan base. Taking fan input into consideration. Always be marketing. Doug pitching release the hoosier. Might be more of a Banana Ball vehicle. The lack of post game sound. The Cardinals social media team. Chairman wants to play the song for Anuk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Gordon Gecko slicked back hair. Nice little win for the Cardinals last night. Going Full Frank. Navy Caps On The Road are coming back, Jack. Doug's elderly dog issues. Gotta wonder if Anuk wanted to come in today because he knew the NCOTR announcement was coming. So it doesn't take 5 years to change uniforms? The Pep Band version of the song might have gotten the ball across the goal line. Baez and Navy Caps in Chicago? Chairman may go up on Saturday. Martin's the new rights holder on the show.Couldn't get Rihanna for the track so got Fergie instead. Interested to hear from Anuk on the results of the fan poll. Andrew Hubbard and Polos Plus giving away a NCOTR and a navy TMA hat for today's EMOTD. Chairman Steve is on the phone lines. Steve has dog takes. Chairman on Chairman crime. Caller Ellen is up next. Caller Ellen loves dogs but doesn't want em on planes or in restaurants. Celebrating Tinsel's promiscuity. Baby Jessica went bad and is in jail.Joined by Cardinal president Anuk Karunaratne joins us in studio. Thank you for doing the right thing, sir. What was the breakdown of the Navy Caps portion of the poll? Still going to wear the current City Connect jerseys next season. New regime listening to the fan base. Taking fan input into consideration. Always be marketing. Doug pitching release the hoosier. Might be more of a Banana Ball vehicle. The lack of post game sound. The Cardinals social media team. Chairman wants to play the song for Anuk.Breaking down the conversation with Anuk Karunaratne. Gotta like the messaging coming from Anuk and Chaim Bloom. Martin escorted Anuk out down the narrow hallways. Baseball America's Tools rankings. Michelle Smallmon won't be able to join us today but she's throwing out the first pitch at today's Cardinal game. Chairman's arguing with Roaring Lemur in the YouTube chat. Call in Big Lemur.How's this feel? Doug's excited to have a new granddaughter. Gordie's coming around. Sibling rivalries and birth order.The TMA ecosystem. John Rice calls in from Highway 55 heading up to STL to catch the day game today. John wants to talk 2004 SEMO baseball. The naked tarp run got the squad in some trouble. The text inbox and the YouTube chat are at war. Beercats enjoys a good busman's special. The scent of infidelity in the air. Not reporting, just speculating. Some of the dais got invited to the suite, some did not. BMI. Mazel Tov, I didn't ask. Sugar soup and the Plowhawk. Bringing bangs back.Cards get the win last night but still a few games back in the wild card. A fiery Stanek last night. Cardinal wins bring out the sundresses. We really think Release The Hoosier has some legs. Doug now wants a taser involved in it. The lemur still hasn't called in.Pick a side in the YouTube/Text Inbox war. Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD.Audio of Tony Larussa in the booth with Brad Thompson and Chip Caray talking about what makes a championship team. Sure would be nice to have some meaningful baseball down the stretch. Andre Pallante has been fantastic. Liberatore not so much. Finally some home grown pitching you can maybe get excited about. Dropping ass in the shower.This'll get you fired up for Cardinal baseball. Cardinal lineup is out and it seems like they may wanna get this over with quickly. You're nobody's fool. Feuerbach Optimization. And Doug has just suspended Ryan Spaeder.This song is so goated. The Colonel just released his mailbag on Power Mizzou with MizzouPlug. Wide delta for the Tigers this year. Hard to know before you see any games. Predictions based on reputations. Drink's only gotta win 8 to get an extension and 8 this year might be an accomplishment.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss all the different camp highlights that have been making their rounds, the Hall of Fame induction this weekend and how it was an incredible time for all that attended, what's going on in the MLB, Banana Ball still doing it, and everything else happening in the world of sports. They're also joined by several great guests including ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter; Hall of Famer, 4x Super Bowl Champion, 3x All-Pro, 3x Pro Bowler, all-time scoring leader, Adam Vinatieri; 2024 NFL MVP, 2x All-Pro, 4x Pro Bowler, Quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, Josh Allen; and 2025 FedEx Cup Champion, Tommy Fleetwood. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colleen went to the Savannah Bananas game at Target Field over the weekend and she makes the case for why Banana Ball is better than baseball! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We haven't thought about Honey Boo-Boo in a while, Colleen went to the Savannah Bananas game over the weekend and declares Banana Ball is better than baseball, we're amused by the great Lime scooter takeover of downtown Minneapolis. And what is the Gen Alpha melody? And are The Beatles behind it?! Lord Fletcher's makes for GREAT people watching, MOA ABFAB: Cantina Loredo's nachos and USA Today declares the Minnesota State Fair is the country's best (but we already knew that), Kelly Clarkson had a wardrobe malfunction and Holly hates swimsuits, and AITA: Neighborhood pantry parenting issue. SCREEN QUEENS: We all watched the Netflix documentary, "Inside the Manosphere," Colleen couldn't "Outlast The Jungle," and Jason and Holly continue their "Project Runway" quest. Martha Reeves defends her "National Anthem" performance, and AI Suzanne Somers bot takeover. Plus, THAT Brad Pitt wasn't at the bar this weekend...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Globetrotters of baseball are here to face the Loco Beach Coconuts. What is the draw for this? Find out from one on of the players on the WCCO Morning News.
He slept in his socks on a garage floor because it was too filthy to touch. That was Jesse Cole eight years ago, broke, sleeping on an air mattress, betting everything on a wooden bat baseball team nobody wanted. Jesse is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the man behind the Savannah Bananas, the "Find Your Yellow Tux" author who turned a dying college summer league into a movement that now plays in front of millions. He explains the moment he realized baseball itself was broken and why he studies Walt Disney more than any business book. He also opens up about the night his wife got a text from a birth mother on Mother's Day that changed their family forever. You'll hear how a bat trickster became a starting first baseman and how a Broadway A-lister ended up pitching in front of 80,000 fans. Jesse still signs autographs until the very last fan leaves, every single night. This conversation will change how you think about customers versus fans, and about what it actually costs to build something the world has never seen before. Find Your Yellow Tux Jesse's Instagram Jesse's books: Banana Ball: The Unbelievably True Story of the Savannah Bananas Fans First: Change The Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out In this episode you will: Discover why "whatever's normal, do the exact opposite" became the founding rule behind Banana Ball Learn how studying Walt Disney's obsession with "plussing the show" turned a dying league into a movement Hear the Mother's Day text that changed Jesse and Emily's family forever Understand why Jesse believes fans are different from customers, and why that distinction changes everything Explore the mindset shift required to go from 4,000 fans a night to 100,000 For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1963 More SOG episodes we think you'll love! Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Third and final week of our Touchdowns for Tickets contest - 12 chances to qualify this week and two winners (Wednesday and Friday) will walk away with a pair of Boise State football season tickets, Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson on details behind fall camp starting Wednesday, could Danielson add former players Braxton Fely and Jeremiah Earby to the roster, Bob looks into the running back room in Bronco Focus, we chronicle the highs and lows of Banana Ball weekend inside Albertsons Stadium, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Third and final week of our Touchdowns for Tickets contest - 12 chances to qualify this week and two winners (Wednesday and Friday) will walk away with a pair of Boise State football season tickets, Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson on details behind fall camp starting Wednesday, could Danielson add former players Braxton Fely and Jeremiah Earby to the roster, Bob looks into the running back room in Bronco Focus, we chronicle the highs and lows of Banana Ball weekend inside Albertsons Stadium, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Week two of Touchdowns For Tickets comes to an end with another winner of Boise State football season tickets - 12 more chances to qualify next week (the third and final week of our annual contest), Boise State opens camp next week - will the Broncos go with live, physical tackling in fall camp like they did in the spring, we honor the life of former NFL player, Super Bowl champion and Eagle High football coach Jordan Devey who passed away earlier this month, Jordan's mom, Leslie, joins the show to talk about her son, his battle with CTE and how it can be spotted early enough to make a difference, B.J. with his weekly BNN Report - this time from Banana Ball inside Albertsons Stadium, former Boise State WR Cam Camper joins the Jets and becomes the 15th former Bronco in the NFLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Week two of Touchdowns For Tickets comes to an end with another winner of Boise State football season tickets - 12 more chances to qualify next week (the third and final week of our annual contest), Boise State opens camp next week - will the Broncos go with live, physical tackling in fall camp like they did in the spring, we honor the life of former NFL player, Super Bowl champion and Eagle High football coach Jordan Devey who passed away earlier this month, Jordan's mom, Leslie, joins the show to talk about her son, his battle with CTE and how it can be spotted early enough to make a difference, B.J. with his weekly BNN Report - this time from Banana Ball inside Albertsons Stadium, former Boise State WR Cam Camper joins the Jets and becomes the 15th former Bronco in the NFLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome into a Thursday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, busy, busy program ahead and lots to cover today. We are going to be joined by the great Kirk McEwen of WBAL and 98 Rock in studio, we'll talk all about yesterday's insane Orioles comeback vs Tarik Skubal and the Tigers, the trade deadline, plus updates from Training Camp on the Ravens and more! Over the course of the program we will catch up with Jackie Bradley Jr., the former MLB star is now a star in Banana Ball and will be in Bowie this weekend with the Indianapolis Clowns at Prince George's Stadium, we'll talk to JBJ all about his great MLB career and why it was important to him to play for the Clowns. At 12:10pm, we are also going to venture down to Norfolk to catch up with Tides CF and former Orioles first round pick Enrique Bradfield Jr. who after some injuries is back to leading off for Norfolk, we'll talk to EBJ all about how his 2026 is going, how the Tides look and the hot stick he's swinging since coming off the IL. All that and much more on a Thursday edition of GCR!
After some Banana Ball at Dunkin Park last week, the Yard Goats are back in Hartford for a homestand against the New Hampshire Fischer Cats. Team President Tim Restall joins us to preview the week.
Laurence & Spiegs discuss the resounding success of the Savanah Bananas playing at Wrigley Field this past weekend.
Producer John Colavita plays private eye for the crew, digging into a viral edited TikTok clip where Jerry Jeudy appears to flash a "four," seemingly signaling support for Deshaun Watson in the Browns quarterback competition. Daryl Ruiter and Lima debate whether Jeudy actually meant it or was chasing attention, pointing to his rocky 2025 season and sideline friction with Shedeur Sanders as reasons the Browns should have never traded for him in the first place. The segment opens with lighter banter about Banana Ball at Wrigley Field and the crew razzing each other about aging out of Gen Z slang before shifting into training camp optimism. They close by teasing more quarterback competition fallout and a return to LeBron/Cavs discussion later in the show.
The trio is back as the boys talk about the Cubs and Sox heading into the trade deadline, their time at the Pierogi Fest, and some viral videos on the internet. Then the boys talk about the Savannah Bananas playing at Wrigley Field and the success they've had over the years. Enjoy!!
Ravis discusses the Nuggets bringing back Spencer Jones and keeping him from the Thunder, MLB results from over the weekend, and the phenomenon of Banana Ball! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, joins Two Strike Noise to talk about the museum's $50+ million capital campaign to build a new 30,000-square-foot facility and Buck O'Neil Education and Research Center in Kansas City. From there the conversation covers the story of Branch Rickey's real first choice to break the color line, why Kansas City Monarchs owner J.L. Wilkinson never saw a dime for Jackie Robinson's contract, the deliberate showmanship of players like Willie Wells and Goose Tatum, the case for Negro Leagues legends most fans have never heard of, and the connection between Banana Ball's Indianapolis Clowns revival and the original barnstorming era. Also in this episode: Mark and Jeff open with a Family Ties rerun packed with unexpected Yogi Berra trivia, the surprise return of the Baseball Beyond Batting Average podcast, MLB reportedly floating a rain delay to protect World Series primetime ratings, and a ranking of MLB broadcast booths by their color commentators' combined career WAR. Then it's another round of Wax Pack Heroes with a run of vintage 1987 Topps cards. Topics: Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick, Buck O'Neil, Jackie Robinson, Branch Rickey, Monte Irvin, Effa Manley, J.L. Wilkinson, Kansas City Monarchs, Bill Veeck, Clark Griffith, Willie Wells, Goose Tatum, Martin Dihigo, Mule Suttles, Bullet Rogan, Biz Mackey, Roy Campanella, Josh Gibson, Shohei Ohtani, Negro Leagues Japan tour, Philadelphia Royal Giants, Banana Ball, Indianapolis Clowns, shadow ball, NLBM capital campaign, Wax Pack Heroes, 1987 Topps 00:00 Welcome to Two Strike Noise 02:10 BP Pop Culture Baseball 04:45 Podcast Shoutout Return 06:02 World Series Rain Delay 08:35 Booth WAR Rankings 12:12 Movie Takes and Tease 13:02 Introducing Bob Kendrick 13:56 Museum Expansion Vision 16:53 Who Broke the Barrier 22:36 Showmanship and Shadow Ball 25:59 Unsung Greats Dihigo 29:29 Modern Players Fit Today 31:55 Negro Leagues in Japan 37:06 Josh Gibson Legends 41:25 Banana Ball and Atmosphere 46:34 How to Support the Museum 48:34 Museum Support Links 48:45 Fundraiser Plans 49:31 Wax Pack Heroes 01:15:38 Wrap Up and Ways to Follow Connect With Us: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/twostrikenoise.bsky.social Email: twostrikenoise@gmail.com Support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: Bob Kendrick and the NLBM are raising funds for a new 30,000-square-foot museum and the Buck O'Neil Education and Research Center in Kansas City. Learn more and donate at www.nlbm.com. Commons4Kids: We pull a lot of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. Donate your unwanted cards to help spark a kid's interest in the game: https://commons4kids.org/C4K Hashtags: #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards
Is Banana Ball for everyone, & former World Series champion Geoff Blum joins the show (Hour 1) bonus 2937 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0000 OKKJl7mY9NhxlCkZsDbH5QAHPhvZzAu3 sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Is Banana Ball for everyone, & former World Series champion Geoff Blum joins the show (Hour 1) Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports
Is Banana Ball for everyone? bonus 510 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:26:09 +0000 j4GJPq3e5twsEVR4jF6gVF0lx7KZqrZy mlb,savanah bananas,sports Spiegel & Holmes Show mlb,savanah bananas,sports Is Banana Ball for everyone? Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss
Eternal Vitality gut-health testing ends decades of digestive pain and irregularity Anxiety, food allergies, and gut inflammation may be closely connected Dr. Powers builds personalized treatment plans from blood and allergy testing Hormone issues can block weight loss despite regular exercise Hormone replacement, microdosed GLP-1s, low testosterone, and TRT Free, judgment-free consultations with Dr. Powers Ross McCoy joins the Thursday-recorded Friday Free Show Celebrating massive bowel movements after fixing lifelong gut issues Cake's "Italian Leather Sofa" Vacation exhaustion, Colorado travel, and the North Georgia mountains A contaminated water dispenser and a faucet's dangling clear booger Anxiety triggered by every sigh, noise, and reaction from friends Friends who remove embarrassment from gross accidents Florida's dog days and the rush for one final summer memory Maisie watches "MasterChef," plans outfits, and puts Dad to bed Boys refuse to prepare for an eight-day Colorado trip Recognizing your worst traits in your children Max gets "Hamilton" tickets and practices Lafayette's fastest rap Lafayette, LaGrange, and France's role in American independence Ruining excitement by noting "Hamilton" lacks its original cast Attempting Busta Rhymes' fast verse from "Look at Me Now" The inherited accidental-dickhead trait and need to be right Ruining Santa magic with unnecessary observations Brothers show love by relentlessly trolling each other Late-night kickball, pool baseball, and raising double Batmans Max melts down during a 16-3 birthday kickball loss White Claws, edibles, and exhaustion destroy adult kickball effort Solicitors, panhandlers, charity drives, and the power of a firm no Ignoring a Wawa solicitor before learning he recruited blood donors Dodging Girl Scouts, Publix donations, and grocery-store fundraisers Refusing escalating requests from a stranger at Hard Rock Tesla launches robotaxi service in Tampa and Orlando Tesla and Waymo battle for autonomous taxi dominance Personal robotaxis could turn parked cars into small businesses A Tom and Dan robotaxi could earn money while promoting the show Corporate lobbying may prevent owners from operating robotaxis Renting cars, yards, land, parking, and other idle property Turo, Zipcar, and life without personal vehicle ownership Autonomous-vehicle sensors, microwaves, and reheated pizza Russian Circles, Mastodon, and more metal for the show Streamline Mortgage Solutions watches for refinancing savings Jimothy the deformed raccoon becomes an overnight obsession Viral animal trends create merch, AI videos, and rapid burnout Clinton the tiny Jack Russell had Jimothy's spinal condition Cute and disabled dogs make powerful dating accessories Dog wheelchairs, mobility platforms, and skateboard travel in movies Orlando's homeless population increasingly uses e-bikes "Days of Thunder 2" brings Tom Cruise back as Cole Trickle Cole could mentor a young driver in a "Top Gun: Maverick" formula The Mello Yello car returns from a barn for one final race Old-school Cole battles simulators, AI, and modern NASCAR culture An autonomous race car could become the sequel's villain Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer produce with filming eyed for 2027 Nicole Kidman, Cary Elwes, and John C. Reilly remain unconfirmed Daytona, DeLand, local filming stories, and Tom Cruise's apple crate Honoring Robert Duvall's crew chief in the sequel Banana Ball-style NASCAR with costumes, dancing, and ordinary cars "Top Gun: Maverick" proves predictable stories can still work AI aircraft, data centers, and technology as future movie villains Brad Pitt's alleged plane abuse and estrangement from his children Brooklyn Beckham and Vivian Wilson reject famous family names Rich parents should listen to their children and lead with love "I'm Eight Brad Pitts" as a possible show title Tom Cruise's World Cup appearance draws pointless online outrage Katie Holmes' secret plan to divorce and escape Tom Cruise Scientology, hidden phones, attorneys, and an 11-day divorce settlement Tom Cruise reportedly has little relationship with Suri Fame, nonstop work, and the family cost of extreme success Mr. Rogers, NFL coaches, and absent fathers devoted to their careers Plans to discuss saving AM radio and listener voicemails HittinSkins offers promotional products near Camping World Stadium ### Website: https://tomanddan.com/ App: https://tomanddan.com/app Become a BDM: https://tomanddan.com/registration Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomandDanLive Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tomanddanlive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMediocreTime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomanddanlive/ X: https://x.com/TomAndDanLive TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@tomanddanshow Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/tomanddan ACT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/61976/rss AMT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/18904/rss
Bananas coach Adam Virant talks Banana Ball coming to Wrigley Field bonus 1626 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:28:26 +0000 dkFftL0SX1rhERVL2VycK9Vuv68xifrT sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Bananas coach Adam Virant talks Banana Ball coming to Wrigley Field Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepod
Bananas coach Adam Virant talks Banana Ball coming to Wrigley Field (Hour 3) bonus 2798 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:03:00 +0000 mZk4J8BlzlvbU5e94MlQiBOOyIQpA7sX sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Bananas coach Adam Virant talks Banana Ball coming to Wrigley Field (Hour 3) Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amp
John Canzano talks with Charlie Dobbins, a member of "The King and His Court" about Eddie Feigner, Banana Ball, and more. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com. Support sponsors -- The Wall (ByTheWall.com) and Gresham Ford (www.GreshamFord.com). Watch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JohnCanzano
Pro wrestler and Banana Ball cast member Shane “The Smoke Show” Savage joins Sorg and The Riz for a conversation about the surprising connection between body slams, baseball stadiums and fan-first entertainment. Also known to wrestling fans as The Savage Gentleman Victor Benjamin, Shane is now Mr. November and a member of the Calendar Crew for the Banana Ball Firefighters. He explains what a Banana Ball cast member does, how the experience compares to professional wrestling and why performers with wrestling backgrounds are uniquely prepared to entertain tens of thousands of fans in packed stadiums. Shane shares the full-circle story of attending Banana Ball at PNC Park, immediately realizing that he belonged in that world and eventually receiving the opportunity to join the organization. He discusses performing in football stadiums, meeting fans throughout every level of the venue and experiencing Iowa's emotional stadium wave to children watching from a nearby hospital. The conversation also explores Banana Ball's fans-first philosophy. Shane explains how small gestures, personal interactions and taking time to acknowledge supporters can create moments that last a lifetime. He reflects on faith, gratitude, career changes and learning to appreciate opportunities instead of immediately rushing toward the next destination. Back in the wrestling world, Shane recounts being unexpectedly booked against Matt Riddle for Northeast Wrestling. The dream match brought his MMA and professional wrestling experiences together while reconnecting him with someone who helped influence the development of The Savage Gentleman character during an earlier EVOLVE seminar. The weekend became even more surreal when wrestling legends Ron Simmons, Lex Luger, Jerry Lawler and Jimmy Hart began asking Shane about Banana Ball. Shane discusses the validation of seeing performers he admired recognize that his Banana Ball contract represents a major accomplishment—even without the traditional wrestling television contract he once pursued. Sorg and The Riz also discuss the latest wrestling stories, including Lyra Valkyria's character transformation, Danhausen's Madison Square Garden opportunity, WWE's upcoming card, the possibility of Nick Aldis returning to the ring and several standout matches from Enjoy Wrestling. Other topics include Nick Gage's Pittsburgh appearance, Sonny Kiss moving to Pittsburgh, the chaotic Captain's Fall match, Dani Mo versus Hazuki, Violence Is Forever battling The Fourth Line and why wrestling promotions must make their characters and stories understandable to brand-new fans. News Stories and Topics Discussed Lyra Valkyria's character reset: The panel examines Lyra's disheveled presentation and more emotionally unstable direction. They believe she has always possessed the wrestling ability but needed a character that felt uniquely hers. Learning from Bayley: The group discusses how working with an experienced performer such as Bayley could help Lyra develop the personality and presentation needed to reach another level. The problem with crowded wrestling promos: Sorg critiques multi-person in-ring promos where performers stand in positions that block the audience and television cameras. Danhausen at Madison Square Garden: The crew previews Danhausen's match and speculates about possible celebrity appearances, New York personalities and outside involvement in the no-disqualification environment. Cody Rhodes and CM Punk attempting to coexist: The upcoming tag-team match against Gunther and Sami Zayn inspires a discussion about wrestling's traditional “can they coexist?” storyline. Nick Aldis versus Gunther: The panel believes WWE is slowly building toward Aldis removing the suit and returning to the ring for a major confrontation with Gunther. Nick Aldis as an authority figure: Shane and Sorg praise Aldis for bringing credibility, composure and a believable sense of authority to his role. Chad Gable and Penta: The panel discusses the continuing masked-character storyline and the hometown reaction Gable could receive. Women's Tag Team Championship: Fatal Influence's match against Paige and Brie is discussed as a possible opportunity to finally establish the faction as a significant threat. Beastman's Big Ass Birthday Bash: The show previews the unpredictable VCW event, including Beastman versus Toby Klein in a fans-bring-the-weapons birthday brawl. A mime at a deathmatch birthday party: The presence of Jean-Paul the Miserable leads to speculation about whether Shane would wrestle a mime. Congo Kong versus Jamie Jameson: The panel anticipates another violent and unpredictable championship encounter. Banana Ball explained: Shane describes Banana Ball as real baseball surrounded by nonstop entertainment, comparing its basic concept to the Harlem Globetrotters while emphasizing that it has grown into something much larger. The Banana Ball Firefighters: Shane explains that he is not a baseball player. As Mr. November, he is a cast member and part of the Calendar Crew responsible for energizing fans throughout the stadium. Why Banana Ball hires wrestlers: Wrestlers understand improvisation, crowd interaction, character work, physical entertainment and how to remain composed when plans change. Shane's PNC Park revelation: After attending Banana Ball in Pittsburgh, Shane realized the presentation combined everything he loved about athletics, wrestling and entertainment. Fans-first ticketing: The discussion examines Banana Ball's efforts to maintain affordable ticket prices and help fans exchange tickets without relying on inflated resale markets. Taking entertainment to every seat: Shane describes visiting suites, press areas and upper decks so fans far from the field receive the same attention as those near the action. The Iowa wave: One of Shane's most meaningful experiences involved a stadium acknowledging children watching from a nearby hospital. Learning to reflect: Banana Ball's travel structure has given Shane more opportunities to process his experiences, practice gratitude and appreciate what is happening in the present. Small gestures matter: Following a young fan, taking a photograph or stopping for a conversation may cost a performer nothing but can mean everything to the supporter. Wrestling Matt Riddle: Shane discusses accepting a last-minute Northeast Wrestling booking and finally having a dream match against another performer with an MMA background. The EVOLVE connection: Matt Riddle previously helped Shane during a seminar that contributed to the development of his Savage Gentleman presentation. Praise from wrestling legends: Ron Simmons, Lex Luger, Jerry Lawler and Jimmy Hart became interested in Shane's Banana Ball career, creating one of his most surreal wrestling weekends. Redefining success: Shane admits he once struggled with never receiving a traditional televised wrestling contract, but Banana Ball has provided a different kind of national sports-entertainment opportunity. Faith and career direction: Shane explains how stepping away from another fight created space for the Banana Ball opportunity to arrive. Wrestling prepares performers for everything: From taking a microphone in front of thousands of people to responding to unpredictable situations, wrestling has prepared Shane for his new position. Nick Gage at Enjoy Wrestling: Sorg and The Riz recap the expected pizza cutter, tables, weapons and audience interaction from Gage's Pittsburgh appearance. A different side of Nick Gage: Shane remembers sharing a car ride with Gage and receiving thoughtful wrestling and life advice. Sonny Kiss moving to Pittsburgh: The group reacts to the announcement that Sonny Kiss is relocating to pursue a doctorate at the University of Pittsburgh. Dani Mo versus Hazuki: The match receives enthusiastic praise as one of the strongest performances on the Enjoy Wrestling show. The Captain's Fall match: The crew explains the elimination-style contest in which the match cannot end until one team's designated captain is defeated. The Fourth Line versus Violence Is Forever: The hard-hitting tag-team encounter is recommended for anyone who appreciates physical independent wrestling. Pittsburgh wrestling connections: The discussion celebrates how Pittsburgh wrestlers, producers and personalities continue appearing throughout WWE, AEW, independent wrestling and Banana Ball. Creating understandable characters: Shane argues that audiences connect with clear characters and stories. A fan seeing someone for the first time should immediately understand who that performer is. Lifting the next generation: The group reflects on Wrestle Pit's attempt to remove gatekeeping and provide opportunities to talented Pittsburgh wrestlers. “What We Learned” Breakdown Shane “The Smoke Show” Savage Shane learned—or more accurately watched the rest of the world discover—that Danhausen is a legitimate star. Having previously worked with and booked Danhausen, Shane already understood his ability to attract attention and connect with fans. Seeing Danhausen featured prominently at Madison Square Garden reinforced how far he has come. The Riz The Riz noticed WWE leaning heavily into WrestleMania IX imagery with CM Punk's black eye and championship presentation. The comparison to Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart led back to one of the show's recurring theories: wrestling stories can be recycled after approximately seven years because they feel new to another generation of viewers. Sorg Sorg learned that one of the most entertaining “Pure Wrestling” matches he has seen was Mansoor versus Daddy Magic in Ring of Honor. The wrestlers appeared confused by—or intentionally resistant to—the Pure rules. They avoided the traditional handshake, quickly exhausted rope breaks and found ridiculous ways to incorporate a chair without technically using it as a weapon. The match demonstrated that the Pure Wrestling format can support comedy and experimentation without completely abandoning its established rules. Additional Match Recommendation The Riz connected the Mansoor and Daddy Magic match to the absurd World of Sport Entertainment rounds matches presented by Mystery Wrestling. The comparison highlighted how complicated stipulations, rule manipulation and comedy can turn a familiar wrestling structure into something unexpected.
Pro wrestler and Banana Ball cast member Shane “The Smoke Show” Savage joins Sorg and The Riz for a conversation about the surprising connection between body slams, baseball stadiums and fan-first entertainment. Also known to wrestling fans as The Savage Gentleman Victor Benjamin, Shane is now Mr. November and a member of the Calendar Crew for the Banana Ball Firefighters. He explains what a Banana Ball cast member does, how the experience compares to professional wrestling and why performers with wrestling backgrounds are uniquely prepared to entertain tens of thousands of fans in packed stadiums. Shane shares the full-circle story of attending Banana Ball at PNC Park, immediately realizing that he belonged in that world and eventually receiving the opportunity to join the organization. He discusses performing in football stadiums, meeting fans throughout every level of the venue and experiencing Iowa's emotional stadium wave to children watching from a nearby hospital. The conversation also explores Banana Ball's fans-first philosophy. Shane explains how small gestures, personal interactions and taking time to acknowledge supporters can create moments that last a lifetime. He reflects on faith, gratitude, career changes and learning to appreciate opportunities instead of immediately rushing toward the next destination. Back in the wrestling world, Shane recounts being unexpectedly booked against Matt Riddle for Northeast Wrestling. The dream match brought his MMA and professional wrestling experiences together while reconnecting him with someone who helped influence the development of The Savage Gentleman character during an earlier EVOLVE seminar. The weekend became even more surreal when wrestling legends Ron Simmons, Lex Luger, Jerry Lawler and Jimmy Hart began asking Shane about Banana Ball. Shane discusses the validation of seeing performers he admired recognize that his Banana Ball contract represents a major accomplishment—even without the traditional wrestling television contract he once pursued. Sorg and The Riz also discuss the latest wrestling stories, including Lyra Valkyria's character transformation, Danhausen's Madison Square Garden opportunity, WWE's upcoming card, the possibility of Nick Aldis returning to the ring and several standout matches from Enjoy Wrestling. Other topics include Nick Gage's Pittsburgh appearance, Sonny Kiss moving to Pittsburgh, the chaotic Captain's Fall match, Dani Mo versus Hazuki, Violence Is Forever battling The Fourth Line and why wrestling promotions must make their characters and stories understandable to brand-new fans. News Stories and Topics Discussed Lyra Valkyria's character reset: The panel examines Lyra's disheveled presentation and more emotionally unstable direction. They believe she has always possessed the wrestling ability but needed a character that felt uniquely hers. Learning from Bayley: The group discusses how working with an experienced performer such as Bayley could help Lyra develop the personality and presentation needed to reach another level. The problem with crowded wrestling promos: Sorg critiques multi-person in-ring promos where performers stand in positions that block the audience and television cameras. Danhausen at Madison Square Garden: The crew previews Danhausen's match and speculates about possible celebrity appearances, New York personalities and outside involvement in the no-disqualification environment. Cody Rhodes and CM Punk attempting to coexist: The upcoming tag-team match against Gunther and Sami Zayn inspires a discussion about wrestling's traditional “can they coexist?” storyline. Nick Aldis versus Gunther: The panel believes WWE is slowly building toward Aldis removing the suit and returning to the ring for a major confrontation with Gunther. Nick Aldis as an authority figure: Shane and Sorg praise Aldis for bringing credibility, composure and a believable sense of authority to his role. Chad Gable and Penta: The panel discusses the continuing masked-character storyline and the hometown reaction Gable could receive. Women's Tag Team Championship: Fatal Influence's match against Paige and Brie is discussed as a possible opportunity to finally establish the faction as a significant threat. Beastman's Big Ass Birthday Bash: The show previews the unpredictable VCW event, including Beastman versus Toby Klein in a fans-bring-the-weapons birthday brawl. A mime at a deathmatch birthday party: The presence of Jean-Paul the Miserable leads to speculation about whether Shane would wrestle a mime. Congo Kong versus Jamie Jameson: The panel anticipates another violent and unpredictable championship encounter. Banana Ball explained: Shane describes Banana Ball as real baseball surrounded by nonstop entertainment, comparing its basic concept to the Harlem Globetrotters while emphasizing that it has grown into something much larger. The Banana Ball Firefighters: Shane explains that he is not a baseball player. As Mr. November, he is a cast member and part of the Calendar Crew responsible for energizing fans throughout the stadium. Why Banana Ball hires wrestlers: Wrestlers understand improvisation, crowd interaction, character work, physical entertainment and how to remain composed when plans change. Shane's PNC Park revelation: After attending Banana Ball in Pittsburgh, Shane realized the presentation combined everything he loved about athletics, wrestling and entertainment. Fans-first ticketing: The discussion examines Banana Ball's efforts to maintain affordable ticket prices and help fans exchange tickets without relying on inflated resale markets. Taking entertainment to every seat: Shane describes visiting suites, press areas and upper decks so fans far from the field receive the same attention as those near the action. The Iowa wave: One of Shane's most meaningful experiences involved a stadium acknowledging children watching from a nearby hospital. Learning to reflect: Banana Ball's travel structure has given Shane more opportunities to process his experiences, practice gratitude and appreciate what is happening in the present. Small gestures matter: Following a young fan, taking a photograph or stopping for a conversation may cost a performer nothing but can mean everything to the supporter. Wrestling Matt Riddle: Shane discusses accepting a last-minute Northeast Wrestling booking and finally having a dream match against another performer with an MMA background. The EVOLVE connection: Matt Riddle previously helped Shane during a seminar that contributed to the development of his Savage Gentleman presentation. Praise from wrestling legends: Ron Simmons, Lex Luger, Jerry Lawler and Jimmy Hart became interested in Shane's Banana Ball career, creating one of his most surreal wrestling weekends. Redefining success: Shane admits he once struggled with never receiving a traditional televised wrestling contract, but Banana Ball has provided a different kind of national sports-entertainment opportunity. Faith and career direction: Shane explains how stepping away from another fight created space for the Banana Ball opportunity to arrive. Wrestling prepares performers for everything: From taking a microphone in front of thousands of people to responding to unpredictable situations, wrestling has prepared Shane for his new position. Nick Gage at Enjoy Wrestling: Sorg and The Riz recap the expected pizza cutter, tables, weapons and audience interaction from Gage's Pittsburgh appearance. A different side of Nick Gage: Shane remembers sharing a car ride with Gage and receiving thoughtful wrestling and life advice. Sonny Kiss moving to Pittsburgh: The group reacts to the announcement that Sonny Kiss is relocating to pursue a doctorate at the University of Pittsburgh. Dani Mo versus Hazuki: The match receives enthusiastic praise as one of the strongest performances on the Enjoy Wrestling show. The Captain's Fall match: The crew explains the elimination-style contest in which the match cannot end until one team's designated captain is defeated. The Fourth Line versus Violence Is Forever: The hard-hitting tag-team encounter is recommended for anyone who appreciates physical independent wrestling. Pittsburgh wrestling connections: The discussion celebrates how Pittsburgh wrestlers, producers and personalities continue appearing throughout WWE, AEW, independent wrestling and Banana Ball. Creating understandable characters: Shane argues that audiences connect with clear characters and stories. A fan seeing someone for the first time should immediately understand who that performer is. Lifting the next generation: The group reflects on Wrestle Pit's attempt to remove gatekeeping and provide opportunities to talented Pittsburgh wrestlers. “What We Learned” Breakdown Shane “The Smoke Show” Savage Shane learned—or more accurately watched the rest of the world discover—that Danhausen is a legitimate star. Having previously worked with and booked Danhausen, Shane already understood his ability to attract attention and connect with fans. Seeing Danhausen featured prominently at Madison Square Garden reinforced how far he has come. The Riz The Riz noticed WWE leaning heavily into WrestleMania IX imagery with CM Punk's black eye and championship presentation. The comparison to Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart led back to one of the show's recurring theories: wrestling stories can be recycled after approximately seven years because they feel new to another generation of viewers. Sorg Sorg learned that one of the most entertaining “Pure Wrestling” matches he has seen was Mansoor versus Daddy Magic in Ring of Honor. The wrestlers appeared confused by—or intentionally resistant to—the Pure rules. They avoided the traditional handshake, quickly exhausted rope breaks and found ridiculous ways to incorporate a chair without technically using it as a weapon. The match demonstrated that the Pure Wrestling format can support comedy and experimentation without completely abandoning its established rules. Additional Match Recommendation The Riz connected the Mansoor and Daddy Magic match to the absurd World of Sport Entertainment rounds matches presented by Mystery Wrestling. The comparison highlighted how complicated stipulations, rule manipulation and comedy can turn a familiar wrestling structure into something unexpected.
This week we're back in the saddle to discuss some of the amazing things that have been happening, including our trip to see the Savannah Bananas baseball game, as well as the history of the Banana Ball league. Come for the Bananas, stay for the review of the bananas-good new Madonna album "Confession 2," as well as the wonderful new Rolling Stones albums of all things -- all that and iron lungs, the Portland world-champion of Yo-Yo, Meta "misses the mark with Instagram AI tool," and a "Mexican Batman" who keeps tying thieves to telephone poles. Enjoy!
In what might be the ultimate front of the U.S. trade war with China, correspondent Jon Wertheim reports from the only active rare earth mine in the U.S., deep in the Mojave Desert near the California-Nevada border. Today, China holds a near-monopoly over the strategic metals that are key components in smartphones, robotics and EVs, but also fighter jets, drones and radar technology. Wertheim looks at the private company, now partly owned by the federal government, that is ramping up rare earth mining, processing and magnet-making in response to China's threats to cut off rare earths. Graham Messick is the producer. As tech companies promise that AI-powered autonomous vehicles will transform transportation, correspondent Anderson Cooper takes a ride down the ancient roads and medieval alleyways of London in the iconic black cab. London's black cab industry still relies on a 161-year-old test called “the Knowledge,” requiring prospective cabbies to memorize thousands of London's landmarks and the shortest routes between them all. Cooper reports on this legacy institution and why London cab drivers aren't about to hand over their keys to big tech. Katie Brennan is the producer.Something unusual is going on in Major League Baseball stadiums across the country, and it isn't traditional baseball. Correspondent Lesley Stahl reports from Savannah, Ga., on the dancing, back-flipping, lip-syncing almost-baseball team, the Savannah Bananas. They've created a new twist on the sport, which they call Banana Ball. Among its rules: a two-hour time limit; no bunting, walks or mound visits; and if a fan catches a foul ball, it's an out. Stahl meets Banana Ball's unorthodox, yellow-clad founder, Jesse Cole, and discovers the electric, circus-meets-sporting-event atmosphere that is selling out ballparks. Shari Finkelstein and Collette Richards are the producers.
The World Cup takes center stage as Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to Folarin Balogun being cleared to return for Team USA ahead of its biggest match yet. The guys also preview Big 12 Media Days in Dallas, discuss what to expect from Iowa State under Jimmy Rogers, debate conference realignment, and break down the Savannah Bananas' record-setting weekend at Kinnick Stadium. Plus, Fourth of July stories, fireworks, and plenty of laughs. ⚽ Team USA & World Cup • Balogun's suspension is suspended • USA's World Cup outlook • Mexico vs. England reactions • World Cup atmosphere takes over the sports world
Join Coach Bo for an awesome chat with Sawyer "Sparky" Sparks — the 18-year-old Little League umpire who took the internet by storm with his high-energy calls, slides, and full-field hustle. Fresh off his dream debut umpiring solo for the Savannah Bananas, Sparky shares his viral journey, behind-the-scenes Banana Ball stories, what it takes to bring that much passion to the diamond, and lessons for young players, coaches, and umps everywhere about loving the game and standing out.Visit 8020Baseball.com and level up your baseball game even more.
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869 · How Disney Magic Changed Baseball - Jesse Cole and the Savannah BananasWhat happens when someone takes Walt Disney's philosophy and applies it far beyond Disney?In this episode, I sit down with Jesse Cole, founder of the Savannah Bananas and creator of Banana Ball, during their sold-out appearance at Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports. What began as a conversation about baseball quickly became something much deeper.Jesse shares how Disney shaped him as a child, the unforgettable Typhoon Lagoon experience that still influences his leadership today, and why Walt Disney's principles of innovation, storytelling, attention to detail, and relentless "plussing" have become foundational to Banana Ball's explosive success. We also hear from Disney Sports Vice President Adam Ball about why Banana Ball and Disney make such a natural fit.This conversation isn't about baseball.It's about creating unforgettable experiences, embracing criticism, taking bold risks, building culture, and putting people first.Whether you're a Disney fan, entrepreneur, creator, leader, or someone pursuing a dream, the lessons in this episode are powerful, practical, and deeply inspiring.In this episode you'll discover:How Disney influenced Jesse Cole's visionThe surprising connection between Walt Disney and Banana BallWhy fan-first thinking changes everythingThe importance of "plussing" every experienceLessons in leadership, innovation, and resilienceWhy criticism may be a sign you're doing something meaningfulJesse Cole - InstagramThe Savannah Bananas - Instagram - YouTube
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Ever heard of the Savannah Bananas? They're a baseball team with millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram — known as much for their dance routines and shenanigans as their actual baseball. Now their league, Banana Ball, has resurrected the Indianapolis Clowns, a Negro League team with a contentious history of racial minstrelsy. We chop it up with journalist Josh Levin, who followed the Clowns through their Banana Ball debut.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy