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What a year it's been for all three of our guests this week. Dawgs Academy hurler Josh Mills (Leduc) played for Alberta at the Canada Summer Games, the Canadian Futures Showcase and most recently suited up with the Baseball Canada Junior National Team. Baseball Sask Female Player of the Year Taylor Schueller (Saskatoon) also went to the Canada Games as well as repped Saskatchewan at the 19U Women's Nationals and the Women's Nationals before joining the Baseball Canada Women's National Team. And Dawgs Academy alum Dane Tofteland (Grande Prairie) thought his baseball career was finished after a great year with the Rocky Mountain Vibes, only to get a message to try out for Banana Ball, which landed him a draft selection by the Loco Beach Coconuts. 4:12 - Josh Mills 18:59 - Taylor Schueller 31:30 - Dane Tofteland
Reflecting on Rob Gronkowski's breakout game, finding other MLB players to join the Savannah Bananas after Jackie Bradley Jr. becomes full-time, and another rants about movies following the recent trailer releases this week in Arcand Fire.
• Holiday intro with playful mistakes • Jeff's Bagel Run sponsorship, new locations, holiday drinks, spreads, specialty flavors, app perks • Show intro from JustCallMoe Studio • Ross McCoy intro and horn joke • Mention of Jimi Hendrix as a veteran • Promotion for Bad at Business Beerfest on Nov 22 • Brewery/vendor list and rising THC drink presence • Talk of Delta-9 restrictions and alcohol-industry lobbying • Hops scarcity vs ease of making THC drinks • Sponsor list: JustCallMoe, Modern Plumbing, Jeff's Bagel Run, Fairvilla, others • Charity pint glass for Yellow Brick Road • Orlando Science Center and History Center involvement • My Eternal Vitality free body scans • Gabriella Plants giving away 150 plants • Additional vendors: Groove Soaps, Hinton Skins, Villain Coffee, Giant Recreation World, Bud Docs • Mobile cigar lounge and cigar-trailer joke • Food trucks: Naught, Salty Fry, Nani's Mini Donuts, Churros and Cream, The Hook • Bands: Supervillains, Pabon's Band, TV Generation • Sofas and Suds couch-race promo • Debate about people undervaluing free events • Comparison to a $70–$100 beer fest elsewhere • NPR personalities mentioned jokingly • Transition to Ray J suing Kim Kardashian • Timeline of the Ray J/Kardashian tape and claims Kris used it to launch the show • Ray J alleging settlement breach and $5–6M agreement • Kardashian defense that references came from earlier-shot episodes • Added racketeering claims • Discussion of the tape's role in building the Kardashian brand • Jokes about attractiveness and fame strategy • Introduction of influencer Haley Khalil's divorce story • Jokes about anatomy and attention-seeking • Talk of podcasters making sex tapes for fame • OnlyFans industry, competitor sites, and market dominance • Decline of celebrity sex tapes and why early tapes hit harder • Debate over hypothetical modern biggest tape (Taylor Swift) • Celebrities protecting themselves legally • Most celebrity tapes leaked, few intentional • Pamela Anderson/Tommy Lee tape history and fallout • Bret Michaels/Janine Lindemulder clarification • Porn-history jokes and VHS memories • 2000–2010 as peak sex-tape era; Colin Farrell, Hulk Hogan, others • Rob Lowe 1988 scandal and legal context • China's tape, exploitation, and steroid culture • Dustin Diamond's staged tape and stunt penis • Farrah Abraham's porn release and James Deen criticism • Montana Fishburne, Shauna Sand, Tila Tequila, Mimi Faust mentions • AI deepfake future making authenticity irrelevant • Bookie story setup and gambling stress • Spouse concern over safety and Sopranos-style jokes • Offshore sportsbook payment issues and harassment • AMEX declining foreign charge; bookie still wanting money • Phone blowing up during family dinner • Debate over paying vs ghosting • Bookie calling live on air; chat roasting haircut • Google calendar spam entries tied to bookie • DVD-hoard caller asking about selling a massive collection • Music break with Fashion's "Panic" • Sport Subaru/Sport Mitsubishi sponsor segment • Car-buying stories and giant-truck jokes • Maddie Diaz Blink-182 acoustic covers • Early T&D studio memories with Jessica from The Staves • Discussion of zero-barrier music creation vs tough discovery • Spotify algorithm repetition complaints • Discovering bands via bars and album listening • Side note on gambling at Hard Rock Tampa • Willie Nelson story, songwriting praise, slot-machine loss • Streaming vs past CD era • Explanation of inflated radio-listening stats • True drop from 94% (2004) to 81% (2024) • Podcasting and streaming blending into "online content" • VTubers: avatars, anime features, massive money, parasocial drama • IronMouse subscriber numbers and million-dollar streamers • Kids laughing at insult-reaction streamers like Keso • Simple reaction content still performing well • Oversaturation and difficulty making money in independent media • Comparing baseball prospects vs social-media careers • Banana Ball and comedy home-run derbies • Christoph Jean appearance; Jolly's touring workload • Comedy pay structures, door deals, merch, feast/famine cycles • William Montgomery bombing clip and Morgan Jay autotune act • Short shelf-life of novelty acts • Rapid fame churn; Hucktuah viral arc and crypto scam • Predicting she may monetize nostalgia or adult content • Comparison to Bo Bice levels of fame • Closing plugs for Ross McCoy's Orlando Talk Show • Beerfest and Sofas & Suds reminders • Dimitri call joke and Intracoastal melancholy • Joke about declined gambling charges as saddest thing • Show wrap-up: like, subscribe, visit TomandDan.com ### Social Media: https://tomanddan.com/ | https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive | https://facebook.com/amediocretime | https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive Where to Find the Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/ The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/ Exclusive Content: https://tomanddan.com/registration Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/
Banana Ball will be coming to Wilmington next summer.What is Banana Ball, you ask?Well, it's a different brand of baseball that features the fundamentals of the game combined with trick plays and unusual rules to provide entertainment for the whole family.While the Savannah Bananas are the main draw in a now 6-team league – playing in huge venues across the country - the Texas Tailgaters will bring the game to Wilmington's Frawley Stadium next August 13 through the 15 for games against a new team, the Loco Beach Coconuts.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry talks with the Texas Tailgaters' Jonathan "Sunshine" Luders to learn more about Banana Ball.
Easy-Bake Oven. Wearable tech. This day in history. Armed robbery. Banana Ball.
Cold weather gear. Plant babies. Easy-Bake Oven. Wearable tech. This day in history. Armed robbery. Banana Ball. Christmas decorations. Getting into the spirit. Pope Leo's favorite movies. Jell-O No Thanks. Social media – good and bad.
Bob Roers from The FM Redhawks talks about how the Redhawks have some direct ties to Banana Ball teams and how listeners can try to get tickets to the upcoming nights of Banana Ball between the Firefighters and the Indianapolis Clowns when they are in Fargo!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today I'm going to talk about fruit. Not exactly, although the title of this episode is bananas, and you'll see why in this episode. Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 1051 How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Higher Education Webinar – https://screwthecommute.com/webinars See Tom's Stuff – https://linktr.ee/antionandassociates 00:23 Tom's introduction to Bananas 01:22 Get into a market in high demand 03:37 Take something that exists and take it to a new level 06:56 Look up Banana Ball online Entrepreneurial Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Higher Education Webinar - https://screwthecommute.com/webinars Screw The Commute - https://screwthecommute.com/ Screw The Commute Podcast App - https://screwthecommute.com/app/ Screw The Commute Podcast Producer - https://screwthecommute.com/larryguerrera/ College Ripoff Quiz - https://imtcva.org/quiz Know a young person for our Youth Episode Series? Send an email to Tom! - orders@antion.com Have a Roku box? Find Tom's Public Speaking Channel there! - https://channelstore.roku.com/details/267358/the-public-speaking-channel How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Retreat and Joint Venture Program - https://greatinternetmarketingtraining.com/ This is the shopping cart system Tom uses! Kartra - https://screwthecommute.com/kartra/ Copywriting901 - https://copywriting901.com/ Become a Great Podcast Guest - https://screwthecommute.com/greatpodcastguest Training - https://screwthecommute.com/training Disabilities Page - https://imtcva.org/disabilities/ Tom's Patreon Page - https://screwthecommute.com/patreon/ Tom on TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@digitalmultimillionaire/ Email Tom: Tom@ScrewTheCommute.com Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Related Episodes Bankruptcy - https://screwthecommute.com/1050/ More Entrepreneurial Resources for Home Based Business, Lifestyle Business, Passive Income, Professional Speaking and Online Business I discovered a great new headline / subject line / subheading generator that will actually analyze which headlines and subject lines are best for your market. I negotiated a deal with the developer of this revolutionary and inexpensive software. Oh, and it's good on Mac and PC. Go here: http://jvz1.com/c/41743/183906 The Wordpress Ecourse. Learn how to Make World Class Websites for $20 or less. https://screwthecommute.com/wordpressecourse/
Auburn podcast with co-hosts Kyle Loomis and special guest, AJ Richardson. Main topics include: Auburn potpourri, football vs Arkansas, and Savannah Bananas vs baseball.The Auburn Experience is an Auburn podcast which is part of E2C Network. You are watching the livestream of the podcast episode, which will cover Auburn Family topics such Auburn football, Auburn University news, and anything orange and blue!ALL IN ONE LINK (Content, Social Media, Support, Contact, Etc.)➡️ https://linktr.ee/e2cnetwork
On this episode Ed talks about Banana Ball coming to Disney World. After that Ed goes over the price increases for tickets. Later Ed goes over wrestling news of the week. OCT 10, 2025 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL The post Ep. 482- Bananatopia appeared first on Orlando Tourism Report .
This week, we're talking about banned books and how churches and libraries can work together to provide inviting spaces for people of all backgrounds. We also talk about how one of the newest baseball teams in the league with the Savannah Bananas will be right here in Indiana. And lastly, we talk about rage and how to use it for good instead of creating enemies. Listen now and join in on the conversation! Scott Ericksonhttps://www.instagram.com/scottthepainter/?hl=enFaith communities have a critical role in defending our nation's librarieshttps://religionnews.com/2025/10/08/faith-communities-have-a-critical-role-in-defending-our-nations-libraries/The Indianapolis Clowns become the Midwest's first ‘Banana Ball' teamhttps://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/mlb/chicago-baseball/the-indianapolis-clowns-become-the-midwests-first-banana-ball-team/3837858/Showing Grace in the Era of Outragehttps://relevantmagazine.com/faith/showing-grace-era-cultural-outrage/
The Tiki Room with Elizabeth and Sarah | Let's Talk Disney World
Send us a textEver wondered how to group travel to Disney and still have fun? We break down the real-world playbook from a weekend with a large group- 9 adults twelve kids, and zero meltdowns we couldn't fix with snacks, shade, and smart timing.We start with park news—our take on Soarin' Across America and what we hope Disney highlights for the 250th anniversary—then jump into Banana Ball's 2026 stop at ESPN Wide World of Sports and how to tackle the ticket lottery. The core of the episode is our group strategy: morning anchors at Magic Kingdom (PeopleMover, Carousel of Progress, and a Tron Lightning Lane), a smart lunch staging spot near Cheshire Café and Cosmic Ray's, and a split model that lets big kids chase thrills while littles stack short wins. Logistics can make or break a trip, so we get specific about transportation and timing. If you're exiting Epcot's back gate, be ready for Skyliner crunch and plan alternatives—front bus loop, your own car, or rideshare. We also share why party nights can mean lighter Magic Kingdom mornings, how to pick meetups that actually work, and the stroller truth no one wants to hear: bring one, even for bigger kids, to carry water, snacks, and tired legs. If you're the planner in your circle or joining friends who know Disney well, you'll leave with a clear template for expectations, safety, meals, and rides that keeps the magic high and the stress low. Love what you heard? Subscribe, share with your Disney crew, and leave a review telling us your best group-trip tip.Thank you for listening to this week's episode! Please follow us on instagram @parksidebreaks and leave us a rating and review.
The Savanah Bananas will be back in Albuquerque for a third consecutive year. John Suchon joins the show to share more details on the Bananas' big announcement and how to get tickets for the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark cover the weird, the wonderful, and the downright unpredictable in baseball. Jeff pitches a Mariners World Series giveaway that's either bold or a cruse, depending on your perspective, and the guys break down a marketing face-off between Seattle and Toronto. They dig into the latest from Banana Ball — including new teams paying tribute to the Negro Leagues — and wonder if Trevor Bauer's dominance in Japan is impressive or just a by-product of the league's current beer shortage. There's also an urgent public debate over whether the White Sox mascot Southpaw is due for a weigh-in. The main feature: part two of Jeff's conversation with Hall of Fame voter and veteran writer Ryan Fagan, diving into how ballots really get filled out, what voters wrestle with, and how the process could evolve. The episode wraps with another nostalgic pack of Wax Pack Heroes. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:18 Mariners World Series Ring Giveaway? 03:03 Creative Promo Battles: Mariners vs. Blue Jays 03:56 Savannah Bananas and Negro Leagues Collaboration 09:07 Japanese Baseball Updates 12:25 Trivia Time: How Much Does South Paw Weigh? 15:02 Baseball writer and HOF voter, Ryan Fagan 34:35 Wax Pack Heroes 51:20 Wrap up and Goodbyes YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise E-mail - twostrikenoise@gmail.com We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tim Foli or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards
Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week Bally's and the A's revealed some more information about their combined property on the former Tropicana site. The A's sent out a survey detailing possible ticket prices for their inaugural season. Will they charge seat license fees? We also learned about the 4 phase timeline for Bally's project on the stadium site. When will it all be finished and what will they build first? In other news Caesars Palace recently had a big mistake where they were selling villas for the price of a regular room. What are they doing to make it right? We also discuss: the Sphere of Fear, Banana Ball's return, pedestrian bridge screens, Cosmo's private gaming area, Rio's new non smoking slots, Nine Fine Irishmen's new patio, what we learned from the Global Gaming Expo and how Venetian's long abandoned crane started moving again. Episode Guide 0:00 Frankensphere & Sphere of Fear 0:40 Rio's new non smoking slot area 1:41 The huge desire for Rio to bring back their buffet 3:30 Inside Cosmo's private gaming salon 4:47 Vegas pedestrian bridge screens are now live 5:40 Venetian's long abandoned crane comes to life! 7:50 Banana Ball is returning to Las Vegas 9:30 A's possible ticket prices revealed & PSLs? 11:30 Bally's Las Vegas 4 phase timeline revealed & more property details 14:21 Oyo rumor battle continues 15:54 Nine Fine Irishmen's patio & $5-$7 specials 16:55 Caesars Palace insane mistake rate - Villas for $37? 19:01 Takeaways from the Global Gaming Expo 20:11 Not a lot new in the slot arena for 2025? 21:18 Graphics are getting better & machines taller 23:24 ETG revolution coming soon? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!
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What if instead of chasing a seat at the table, you built an entirely new game — and the world fell in love with it?On today's episode, we sit down with Jesse Cole, founder and owner of the Savannah Bananas and creator of Banana Ball. Jesse has built one of the most extraordinary, fast-growing sports movements by breaking every rule in the book. In an era where attention is the hardest currency, he's turned baseball into a full-blown entertainment experience — part sport, part show, and all heart.From selling out ballparks across America to giving foster families standing ovations mid-game, Jesse's vision is driven by one principle: Fans First. He shares the habits and systems behind that mindset — from his “Learn, Change, Plus” culture of constant improvement to the leadership lessons that came from adopting two daughters during COVID. It's a conversation about leading with joy, embracing risk, and using creativity as a form of love.In this episode, you'll learn:How to design sold-out experiences by removing friction — and why iteration beats perfectionWhy culture must evolve from “team” to “teammates”The simple system that keeps the Savannah Bananas innovating nightlyWhy “winning” is redefined as a remarkable show and shared joy–not just the scoreHow Jesse and his wife Emily turned their foster journey into Bananas FosterWhat it means to “play your own game” — in business and in lifeThis is a masterclass in building something meaningful — not by following the rules, but by following your heart.--------------------------Links & ResourcesSubscribe to our YouTube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMasteryGet exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors! Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletter Download Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: findingmastery.com/morningmindset!Follow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XBanana Foster: https://bananasfoster.org/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
With early voting in the Knoxville election beginning this week, Scott breaks down the City Council races and the sales-tax increase referendum. He also covers the Supreme Court's decision not to intervene in a lawsuit against the town of Farragut, Knoxville College's new interim president, plans to film 9-1-1 Nashville in Knoxville and next year's visit from the Savannah Bananas. Remember CompassKnox.com election coverage is FREE to share with all your friends who need help, starting with Early Voting.
Covino & Rich react to comments about New York being an overrated sports town! There's Banana Ball expansion & 'RICH'S BIG TV GAME OF THE WEEK!' Rich is moved by uniforms & they play the fun new game 'BRAINWAVE!' Plus, deal or no deal, Kershaw, Clark/Reese, & 'WEEKEND HOBNOBBING!'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sam's off to Ohio to work on his fallout shelter, and Im stuck in Knoxville, dealing with the madness that is upon us... Banana Ball is coming to town...and some country star...both set to take over Neyland...uhg...Blackburns consitently inconsitent stance on free speech and much more...
Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo give the Giants juice (3:00) + we're getting a pair of Game 5's in MLB and Banana Ball is coming to Memphis + RIP Sister Jean (12:22) + Grizzlies vs Hawks tomorrow night (22:22) + USF/North Texas tonight and why we need USF to win (30:32) + College Football weekend w/ Ohio St/Illinois, Alabama/Mizzou, Georgia/Auburn, Indiana/Oregon, Texas/Oklahoma (36:44) + Ja Morant gifted pair of Ja 3's to every kid at the Boys and Girls Club (1:07:50) + Vinnie Verno is back with Philanthropy (1:34:00)Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
Banana Ball is coming to Nebraska!
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima take you through what you may have missed About Last Night!
(3:00) GP opens on a rough night for Philly sports with the Dodgers eliminating the Phillies b/c of an 11th inning error + the Giants star rookies leading their team to a win over the Eagles in prime time. (25:30) Jessica Benson joins to talk Grizzlies, word travel and more(55:20) Coach Cal back in town to promote the Hoops For St. Jude event, LeBron will likely miss the start of the season with injury, Banana Ball is coming to town, and RIP Sister Jean(1:22:30) GP's Carry Out
Finishing up the conversation on Banana Ball in Memphis, Penny Hardaway Narrowing Down his Search for a New Assistant Coach; Parth Upadhyaya on J&J's John Calipari Interview, Advertising for St. Jude Tipoff Classic, Penny Deciding on Starters, The American Poll Results; Jason Ditches His Laptop to close the show
Banana Ball! Who will be there? Any surprises?
start set the show00:05:00 Ja says he is good to go opening night00:08:00 Tough night for Phillies sports fansDodgers top PhilliesGiants top Eagles00:28:00 Lang WhitakerRIP Sister JeanWill Ja Morant play opening night?Grizzlies preseason takeawaysLeBron James' injury newsMLB postseason00:56:00 GOODBYE GCM LUKE01:00:00 Jessica's new thoughts on Taylor Swift's new album01:03:00 RAGGOWUNT v. USFOregon v. IndianaOklahoma v. TexasUSC v. Michigan49ers v. BucsTitans v. RaidersChiefs v. Lions01:27:00 Banana Ball is coming to Memphis!!!01:31:00 Music FridayWhat are we listening toJessica list songs she likes from Life of a Show Girl
KFGO Sports Director Jack Michaels join Amy & JJ to talk about Banana Ball coming to Fargo! Read more: https://kfgo.com/2025/10/10/banana-ball-coming-to-fargo-in-2026/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President of the Hartford Yard Goats Tim Restall brings us the exciting announcement that Banana Ball is coming back to Hartford in 2026!
Evan, Canty, & Michelle discuss Canty's wife's crush on Jalen Hurts and attending Eagles/Giants tonight. The way Bill Belichick operates has translated horribly to the college game and Jesse Cole joins the show to discuss the latest innovations for the Savannah Bananas. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and David Ortiz were dancing on the Yankees grave! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Evan, Canty, & Michelle discuss Canty's wife's crush on Jalen Hurts and attending Eagles/Giants tonight. The way Bill Belichick operates has translated horribly to the college game and Jesse Cole joins the show to discuss the latest innovations for the Savannah Bananas. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and David Ortiz were dancing on the Yankees grave! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Evan, Canty, & Michelle discuss Canty's wife's crush on Jalen Hurts and attending Eagles/Giants tonight. The way Bill Belichick operates has translated horribly to the college game and Jesse Cole joins the show to discuss the latest innovations for the Savannah Bananas. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and David Ortiz were dancing on the Yankees grave! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Evan, Canty, & Michelle discuss Canty's wife's crush on Jalen Hurts and attending Eagles/Giants tonight. The way Bill Belichick operates has translated horribly to the college game and Jesse Cole joins the show to discuss the latest innovations for the Savannah Bananas. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and David Ortiz were dancing on the Yankees grave! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Evan, Canty, & Michelle discuss Canty's wife's crush on Jalen Hurts and attending Eagles/Giants tonight. The way Bill Belichick operates has translated horribly to the college game and Jesse Cole joins the show to discuss the latest innovations for the Savannah Bananas. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and David Ortiz were dancing on the Yankees grave! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
im not sure if we actually talk about Keith and Jerry - but we do on the actual epiode at:www.patreon.com/dopeypodcastDopeycon tickets:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thedopeyfoundation/1765668 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
When I first interviewed Jesse Cole—the man in the yellow tux and founder of the Savannah Bananas—the team had just started selling out games in Savannah. Fast forward to today, and the Bananas are a global sports and entertainment phenomenon: • A ticket waitlist of more than 3 million people • Stadiums of 70–80,000 fans packed to see Banana Ball • 17 Major League Baseball parks sold out on their 2025 World TourThis conversation captures Jesse's philosophy before the explosion—and it's more relevant than ever for GenX escapees and founders building solo businesses. His blueprint proves you don't need to be the biggest, you need to be the only.In this episode: • Jesse's “ONLY” framework for standing out (Own the problem, Noise, Love, Why) • Why customers are transactional but fans never leave • How small first/last impression touches create “happy tears” • The 5 E's of experience: Eliminate, Entertain, Experiment, Engage, Empower • Why constraints drive creativity (and why experiments beat iterations) • The Visionary + Integrator combo every founder needsFor Escapees:A great example of what following your dreams can lead to. Also, great insights for building a solo business. If you're landing your first client or building a lifestyle business, Jesse's insights map perfectly: different is better than better. Create fans, not customers—and let them do your marketing for you.Resources • Jesse Cole LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yellowtuxjesse/ • Books: Fans First & Find Your Yellow Tux
What if banana ball held the secret to building a business culture that fans can't stop talking about? This episode takes you inside the world of the Savannah Bananas—a team that has turned baseball upside down by creating banana ball, a fast-paced, joy-filled experience that keeps fans lining up for more. And the lessons go way beyond sports. You'll see how putting customers first, eliminating friction, and daring to innovate can transform your own organization just like it did for theirs. In this episode, you'll discover: How banana ball grew from one small experiment into a nationwide phenomenon. Why “fans first” thinking is the mindset shift every leader needs. Practical ways to build culture, spark innovation, and scale without losing your edge. Press play now to learn how the bold moves behind banana ball can inspire you to reinvent your own playbook for success. Check out: 09:45 – The birth of banana ball on the road Tyler explains how a small test in one city turned into a touring phenomenon that now sells out stadiums across the country. 21:10 – Fans first in action Discover the creative ways the Savannah Bananas removed friction—like all-you-can-eat tickets and fan-caught foul balls counting as outs—that made banana ball unforgettable. 47:30 – Scaling culture while scaling teams Tyler shares how the Bananas are building a Championship League, expanding teams, and keeping “fans first” at the core as they grow nationwide. About Tyler Gillum Tyler Gillum is a coach, educator, and entrepreneur who's dedicated his life to helping others believe in themselves and chase their biggest dreams. His mantra, “Bet on Yourself” isn't just a phrase, it's how he lives, leads, and speaks. From growing up on the rodeo circuit to leading the Savannah Bananas as Head Coach, his journey has been built on resilience, vision, and servant leadership. He has seen firsthand what happens when you bet on yourself, and more importantly, what happens when you help others do the same.
After the Rangers were swept in Houston, John and Evan try to pick up the debris. Is there still a glimmer of hope over the final nine-game stretch of the season? John, as always, has the sunny disposition. Evan, maybe not so much. Then Mitch Moreland joins the guys to reminisce over how he was once a version of a "Little Rascal" in 2010 and how guys like Prince Fielder and Adrián Beltré empowered him to become one of the leaders on the 2015-16 Rangers AL West champs. Mitch is also the fellas' first Savannah Banana guest, having now appeared twice in Banana Ball games. And he shares with the guys his route to becoming a first-year high school head coach. Finally, Sunny John remembers some crazy final flurries to seasons that resulted in the Rangers' making the postseason because, in his words, "There's always hope." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After the Rangers were swept in Houston, John and Evan try to pick up the debris. Is there still a glimmer of hope over the final nine-game stretch of the season? John, as always, has the sunny disposition. Evan, maybe not so much. Then Mitch Moreland joins the guys to reminisce over how he was once a version of a "Little Rascal" in 2010 and how guys like Prince Fielder and Adrián Beltré empowered him to become one of the leaders on the 2015-16 Rangers AL West champs. Mitch is also the fellas' first Savannah Banana guest, having now appeared twice in Banana Ball games. And he shares with the guys his route to becoming a first-year high school head coach. Finally, Sunny John remembers some crazy final flurries to seasons that resulted in the Rangers' making the postseason because, in his words, "There's always hope." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We talked about baseball, life and other topics. Hope you all enjoy and learn from what we discussed.
Sal expressed bewilderment and disgust over the popularity of the Savannah Bananas, a touring baseball exhibition that recently sold out Yankee Stadium. He was shocked to hear about the exorbitant ticket prices and couldn't understand the infatuation with a "gimmicky" and "goofy" product that he feels isn't even real baseball. Sal argued that the Bananas' success is a sad commentary on the state of Major League Baseball, suggesting that the sport's inability to entertain fans has led them to flock to a circus-like alternative. He believes that the team's gimmick-laden, social media-friendly approach, while successful, makes a mockery of the traditional game he loves.
Girls Who Play Hardball: Building Baseball's Future Girls Who Play Hardball: Building Baseball's Future takes center stage in this inspiring all-girls episode of The SLIDE Podcast. Host Lilah “Brickwall” Br4tcher and co-host Ashlynn Jolicouer welcome standout ballplayers Youki Aoshima and Rio Alcantar. Together, they share what it truly means to play baseball as young women chasing big dreams. Breaking barriers in baseball The conversation focuses on the excitement surrounding the Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL), a groundbreaking step that opens doors for female athletes. Rio recalls, “Finally, women are gonna get a chance to play… in a higher level and get paid to do it — that's like icing on top of the cake.” Their stories reveal both the struggles and motivation that come with being girls who choose hardball over the traditional softball route. BFA tournaments and friendships Youki and Rio reflect on their journeys through Baseball For All tournaments. They found not only fierce competition but also lifelong friendships. Both describe how different mixed-gender tournaments feel compared to all-girls events. Additionally, they explain how inclusive atmospheres enable them to thrive. Lilah and Ashlynn add their own experiences, making this episode a roundtable of athletes who understand the grind and the joy of playing ball together. Fun, rivalry, and growth The girls swap stories about rivalry games between the Bay Sox and the Waves, hilarious hecklers, and Banana Ball antics. They even imagine their own professional team names, mascots, and dream cities. The discussion balances laughter with serious talk about confidence, pressure, and the importance of creating opportunities that match their passion for the sport. Building the future of the game The episode closes with advice to the next generation. Their message is simple: start young, work hard, and keep the fun alive. Youki explains how starting at six gave her a foundation to handle challenges later. Meanwhile, Rio stresses that making friends is just as important as building skills. With the WPBL on the horizon and organizations like Baseball For All leading the charge, the dream of girls playing baseball at every level is closer than ever. For more stories on youth athletes paving their way, check out our recent episode, All Women, All Baseball: The WPBL Journey Begins. Follow The SLIDE Podcast! Please email us with any questions or feedback. Help us grow by leaving a 5-star review and a question—we'll answer it on the show! You might even get the chance to co-host an episode. Email: TheSlidePodcastShow@gmail.com Website: www.theslidepodcastshow.com All Links: https://linktr.ee/theslidepodcastshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theslidepodcastshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSlidePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theslidepodcastshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theslidepodcastshow?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theslidepodcast X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/theslidepod
This week we're wrapping up all things Savannah Bananas—from Trevor Hoffman's surprise cameo moment to the absolute chaos (and fun) that comes with Banana Ball rules. If you were at Petco Park, you know exactly what we're talking about. If not, we'll break it down for you.We also cover the usual weekend chaos—soccer runs, San Elijo shenanigans, and even the eternal struggle of choosing a dinner spot (shoutout Casero). Then it's time for our New, To Do, and Adieu:NEW – The Ocotillo opening at Harland plus a look at what's fresh on tap around town.TO DO – San Diego Restaurant Week is here
J-Si and Ana got to hang out with some baseball players… and it was Bananas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by getting a full review of "Banana Ball" from Woodsy, after he and his family went and saw the Savannah Bananas at a sold-out Petco Park on Friday night. Then we play today's game of Take On Woods before the guys are joined by Dennis Lin from The Athletic! Listen here!
Worst Date Ever! Banana Ball, And Love Letters To Kellie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After 40 years in professional baseball ... Joe Mikulik is having fun again ... this time with Banana Ball
Call us at 631-377-4869 It's So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start off with a question about what goes on during a Players' Only meeting! (8:10) Is A.J. Hinch the most valuable manager in baseball? (14:10) How do you deal with loss? Especially when you are the head of a business or company. (23:00) Mount Rushmore of candy! (31:20) This is just a big ole pat on the back for me! (34:30) Could you see MLB expand internationally to make the game more global? Does it make sense to do this? (44:05) Banana Ball! Should MLB we worried about the success of the Savannah Bananas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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