Podcast appearances and mentions of Savannah Bananas

On this special episode of Franchise Secrets, Erik was joined by Jesse Cole, owner of  @The Savannah Bananas .   Jesse shares how he and his wife self-funded The Savannah Bananas and began with over 1 million dollars in debt, to creating one of the most coveted teams in all of baseball.   Jesse has been hailed as one of the greatest marketers, but he shares how he doesn't view himself as a marketer.   This podcast gives an inside look at one of the most out of the box creative thinkers in business and the takeaways are applicable to business owners far and wide--both in and out of franchising.   Be sure to pick up Jesse's books here:   Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Yellow-Tux-Successful/dp/161961846X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=R3OT5VKH7V19&keywords=Jesse+cole&qid=1669830731&sprefix=jesse+cole%2Caps%2C432&sr=8-2   Fans First: Change The Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience https://www.amazon.com/Fans-First-Change-Unforgettable-Experience/dp/154452921X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=R3OT5VKH7V19&keywords=Jesse+cole&qid=1669830731&sprefix=jesse+cole%2Caps%2C432&sr=8-1   Learn more about the Savannah Bananas here: https://thesavannahbananas.com   Enjoy today's episode of the Franchise Secrets podcast!     Did you know you can listen to the Franchise Secrets Podcast on your favorite platforms?   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BpskQS...   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...     Learn more about my franchisee mastermind here: www.franchisetribe.com ⬅     Learn more about my franchisor mastermind here: www.franchisortribe.com ⬅     Learn more about my passive investing mastermind here: www.tribeofinvestors.com ⬅     Want to buy a franchise? Connect with me here: https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅     Want to franchise your business? Connect with me here: https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅     Don't forget to subscribe to the Franchise Secrets Youtube channel so you don't miss out on any content! http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGL_D....     Add Erik as a friend on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erik.v.horn/     Follow Erik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikvanhorn/     Connect with Erik on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/     Erik Van Horn is a franchising specialist, and expert in multi-unit, semi-absentee franchise business ownership. From entrepreneur to regional developer, and investor to consultant, Erik has worn many hats over the last two decades, which has provided him unique insight into complex aspects of the industry. If you're a franchisee, a franchisor, or one aspiring to be, subscribe to the Franchise Secrets channel and visit www.FranchiseSecrets.com for even more tactical and practical tools to help you buy, grow, and sell franchises like an expert

We hope all of our listeners had a wonderful Thanksgiving! As we wrap up November, we bring back a great conversation with Jesse Cole. Jesse is a two-time best-selling author, in-demand speaker and owner of TikTok's favorite team, The Savannah Bananas. His unprecedented aptitude for fun earned him viral popularity in a way that few things have. But a willingness to take risk - even fail - helped him discover a fan-focused movement that will keep you on the edge of your seat, in baseball and in business. Jesse Cole's Website: https://findyouryellowtux.com/about/ Follow Jesse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yellowtuxjesse/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YellowTuxJesse/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yellowtuxjesse

Jackson Olson is an entrepreneur, social media ambassador for Major League Baseball, and infielder for the Savannah Banannas. Jackson has made a name for himself not only playing baseball as a D1 athlete and promising prospect, but has also been arguably the biggest creator in the sport of baseball. He has now accumulated an impressive 864k followers on TikTok but that doesn't define him. Tune in as Jackson discusses his upbringing, delivering groceries to make his dream possible, meeting Derek Jeter & Miles Teller, his favorite food, what makes the Savannah Bananas the greatest team in baseball and more.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wildchatsports/support

We had so much fun with VINCENT CHAPMAN, the official DANCING UMPIRE of the Savannah Bananas! He's the only umpire in the world who signs autographs and takes selfies with the fans. On top of a tour of the amazing ROCKER B RANCH, we talked to Vincent about the state of youth sports, the perils of umpiring and the BananaLand phenomenon PLUS we had a DANCE PARTY! You're invited to join the fun RIGHT NOW! YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/5hTWBb_XvK4 VINCENT'S TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dancingumpire?_t=8XUuqiQsR5S&_r=1 ROCKER B RANCH: https://www.rockerb.com/ #HardiePartyofFiveAndAHalf #PODCAST #VincentChapman #TheDancingUmpire #Baseball #Bananas #Bananaland #Savannah #SavannahBananas #Umpiring #Dancing #DanceParty #YouthSports #Sports #TikTok #LoveBIG #LaughLOTS #ASmileForYourEars

Jesse and Emily Cole, the owners of the the world famous Savannah Bananas, share how they bet on their vision and themselves to create one of the most popular teams in sports history. In this special Bananas takeover of the podcast, the Coles talk about how they revolutionized the game of baseball by pulling in lessons outside their industry, reframing their concept of failure, and placing fans first in everything they do. They also share their approach to parenting and the fulfillment they've gained though being foster parents. The Savannah Bananas are an exhibition baseball team based in Savannah, Georgia. The team was founded in 2016 and has played at Grayson Stadium since its inaugural season. Until 2022, the Bananas competed in the Coastal Plain League's (CPL) West division, where they won three Petitt Cup championships (2016, 2021, and 2022). The team has sold out every game since the first season in Savannah and every city on the Banana Ball World Tour. The team has been featured by ESPN, The Wall Street Journal, and Sports Illustrated because of its on-field hijinks and viral videos.

Anthony and Michael are joined by the Dancing Ump from the Savannah Bananas as they talk about his umpiring career, love of baseball, and much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backstop-banter/support

So, you didn't have time to catch the full episode this week? We've got you covered with the highlights from the main segment of this week's episode. Brig and Brad have a conversation with Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas, that includes pushing back against the status quo of baseball purists, the origins of Banana Ball, and more. Enjoy! Listen to the Full Episode: http://bit.ly/3Al37uo Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating and a review. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Check out the links below for the shop where you can get the gear Brig and Brad wear every episode, follow us on social media, submit to the mailbag, leave a voicemail, and support the show with our affiliates. Submit questions through the mailbag or leave a voicemail for the show and the guys will give you a shoutout! Baseball Together only partners with companies we believe in. Get exclusive Baseball Together content on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3JDXV6W Follow this link to shop 9+Us and buy the stuff Brig and Brad wear in each episode. Shop 9+Us: http://bit.ly/9plusus Watch More of the Podcast: http://bit.ly/37FNkqi Join the Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/2QzPmQM Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/31IYoSl Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QES6gn Follow us on TikTok: http://bit.ly/3tFOnBl Do you have a question for Brig and Brad? Submit a question to the mailbag or leave a voicemail and they'll give you a shoutout on the show! Submit to Our Mailbag: http://bit.ly/2P5UtIV Leave Us a Voicemail: https://bit.ly/3iFXL1Z Support the people who support us! Follow the link below to learn more about how you can support the podcast through our affiliate partners. Baseball Together only partners with companies we believe in. Use code "BTPOD" at check out for 10% off Chinook Seedery: https://bit.ly/3Act6Fg Get a FREE month of Audible: https://bit.ly/3nvIVgt StubHub: https://stubhub.prf.hn/l/aQXvmAe Support Our Other Affiliate Partners: https://bit.ly/3dJpuNr --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseball-together/message

The Savannah Bananas think there's a better way to do almost everything. So they try it all. Some people may think they're crazy. But they are okay with that. No matter what, they just want one thing - to make baseball fun and ultimately give fans the best possible experience at the ballpark. They call this Fans First. Emily Cole is the owner of the Savannah Bananas with her husband, Jesse Cole, which is all about making baseball fun with a Fans First mentality. They're passionate about making baseball fun and are currently planning the 2023 Banana Ball World Tour which will take the Bananas across the US. They are also licensed foster parents and currently have 3 kiddos in their home. Prior to her work with Fans First Entertainment which began in 2011, Emily spent time with Ripken Baseball and the Augusta GreenJackets as well as the Vermont Lake Monsters and the Binghamton Mets. Emily's biggest passion with the team is working with the full-time staff, interns, and hundreds of game-day staff workers to focus on the culture, service, and logistics of events held at the ballpark.   Season 6, Episode 25 of the Better Learning Podcast   Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast, Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture, and Executive Director of Education Leaders' Organization, the exclusive peer network for School Leaders.

Thank you for checking out this week's episode of the Baseball Together Podcast, baseball family! Brig and Brad get you caught up on this week's MLB news that includes the Miami Marlins naming Caroline O'Connor the President of Business Operations, Aaron Judge still hasn't signed with anybody but a few other players have, Pete Rose apologizes to commissioner Rob Manfred AGAIN, and we have our first award winners. The guys then have a chance to talk to Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas. Enjoy! Use code "BTPOD" at check out for 10% off Chinook Seedery: https://bit.ly/3Act6Fg (affiliate) Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating and a review. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Check out the links below for the shop where you can get the gear Brig and Brad wear every episode, follow us on social media, submit to the mailbag, leave a voicemail, and support the show with our affiliates. Submit questions through the mailbag or leave a voicemail for the show and the guys will give you a shoutout! Baseball Together only partners with companies we believe in. Get exclusive Baseball Together content on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3JDXV6W Follow this link to shop 9+Us and buy the stuff Brig and Brad wear in each episode. Shop 9+Us: http://bit.ly/9plusus Watch More of the Podcast: http://bit.ly/37FNkqi Join the Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/2QzPmQM Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/31IYoSl Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QES6gn Follow us on TikTok: http://bit.ly/3tFOnBl Do you have a question for Brig and Brad? Submit a question to the mailbag or leave a voicemail and they'll give you a shoutout on the show! Submit to Our Mailbag: http://bit.ly/2P5UtIV Leave Us a Voicemail: https://bit.ly/3iFXL1Z Support the people who support us! Follow the link below to learn more about how you can support the podcast through our affiliate partners. Baseball Together only partners with companies we believe in. Use code "BTPOD" at check out for 10% off Chinook Seedery: https://bit.ly/3Act6Fg Get a FREE month of Audible: https://bit.ly/3nvIVgt StubHub: https://stubhub.prf.hn/l/aQXvmAe Support Our Other Affiliate Partners: https://bit.ly/3dJpuNr --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseball-together/message

This week we are throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes featuring Jesse Cole. Jesse is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and have a waitlist for tickets in the thousands. The team has built a social media following in the millions including becoming known as TikTok's favorite team with over 2 million followers. Jesse has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, MSNBC, ESPN, HBO Real Sports and once at his son's show and tell. He is the author of two best selling books, Find Your Yellow Tux and Fans First. He's been featured on over 1000 podcasts and delivers keynote speeches all over the world sharing the Fans First experience. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees.  SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

A BananaBall inspired team, The Funky Monkeys, out of the Charlotte North Carolina area join the show in a fun pact Banana crazy episode. Special guests hop in to surprise the players and talk about what it means to be a Savannah Banana. Guests include Head of Baseball Operations Coach Viro, catcher Dalton Cornett, and outfielder Breland Almadova from the Savannah Bananas. This episode walks you through some of the whacky BananaBall rules and we also get to hear the Funky Monkeys talk about their experiences playing on this team. They also have some hidden talents on the field just like the actual Savanah Bananas. We also talk to one of their star catchers, Stella about what its like playing the game of baseball as a young girl. Also, look out Billy Ray, there's a new MULLET in town. You've got to hear this!!!! This episode is as entertaining as you would expect and is a must listen. Funky Monkeys: @funkymonkeybaseball Instagram: @theslidepodcastshow Facebook: theslidepodcast Twitter: #Theslidepod TikTok: @Theslidepodcastshow www.theslidepodcastshow.com

We're dancing around the bases today with an episode that is bound to be BANANAS. Jesse Cole is an entrepreneurial sensation who does business differently. He has - and this is no exaggeration - transformed America's pastime into an unforgettable baseball circus known around the world. It's got new rules, new moves and a new fan experience that has taken the game by storm. Jesse Cole is a two-time best-selling author, in-demand speaker and owner of TikTok's favorite team, The Savannah Bananas. His unprecedented aptitude for fun earned him viral popularity in a way that few things have. But a willingness to take risk - even fail - helped him discover a fan-focused movement that will keep you on the edge of your seat, in baseball and in business. For more about Jesse Cole please visit: https://findyouryellowtux.com/about/

Emily Cole is the Owner and Director of Fun of the Savannah Bananas, a viral sensation and touring baseball team centered around the idea of fans having a great experience, win or lose. Since graduating college, Emily has worked with several baseball franchises and consistently discovered new ways to put the fans first and create unique and memorable experiences you wouldn't find at other ballparks. After 7 years of experience in the baseball industry, Emily and her husband created the Savannah Bananas, one of the most  recognizable baseball teams outside of the major leagues due to the way they create a phenomenal fan experience. In this interview, Emily goes bananas about putting fans first, eliminating friction, and making baseball fun.   Putting Fans First   "For us, it is always going to come down to putting fans first."   Fans come first. It's a simple recipe to success, and it's something the Savannah Bananas have made sure they always prioritize. Whether it's the unlimited food included with the price of your ticket or watching the middle-aged dad dance team, Emily has made sure there is something for every type of fan at a Bananas game. By creating a truly memorable experience where there is something for every guest big or small, the fans feel included. They'll rave about the positive experience everywhere, leading to increased media presence, more ticket sales, and people coming back for more.   However, putting fans first goes deeper than the scripted experience. In every aspect of the operation, Emily has ensured that the fans are always the center of attention. Before players even get their uniform, they go through a multiple-hour course about putting fans first to ensure that the players are creating the best experience possible. By bringing in players and employees dedicated to the fans, Emily has made an operation that truly makes everyone a part of the family.  Eliminating Friction   "Your experience as a fan is scripted long before you come."   It's simple, guests don't enjoy it when there are inconveniences. However, Emily shares how  the Savannah Bananas experience is scripted as close to perfection as possible. By thinking about the possible roadblocks and learning from previous mistakes, guests will find their experience to take much less work. Although unlimited free food may sound like a logistical nightmare, the operation works perfectly for the guest, and they get to avoid line delays from payment issues, as well as taking out their own wallet.   Emily knows the Bananas aren't immune to curveballs. After announcing their locations for their upcoming season-long tour, the website shut down because there were so many people trying to buy tickets. While this is a good problem to have, it's important to still learn from these mistakes and try to make the guest experience as frictionless as possible, whether it's online, in the stands, or in the ballpark.  Making Baseball Fun   "We're a baseball team. but we're better known as a traveling circus."   Baseball is a popular sport, but it isn't loved by every single person. By creating a fun and interactive experience, Emily has seen the Bananas go from players refusing to dance all the way to choreographed dances that go viral on TikTok. By working to create a team that has fun with the fans, baseball can be fun for everyone. In addition, the Bananas don't script their games, keeping the same competitive spirit that baseball is loved for.   After every game, the Bananas host a block party where all the dancing dads, grandmas, mascots, and players meet with the fans and sign autographs. By encouraging the players to spend time with the fans and the fans to spend time with the players, Emily has created a symbiotic relationship that encourages and fosters growth in both the guest and employee experiences. To learn more about the Savannah Bananas, you can find them here. To contact Emily, you can connect with her on Linkedin.   This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our amazing team: Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas Summary by Mason Nichols   To connect with AttractionPros: attractionpros@gmail.com

Believe it or not, every time a customer does business with you they come in with expectations both spoken and unspoken. So, how do we manage those and shape those to match what we have to offer? Well, let's talk about that today! Happy Monday friends, Thomas Joyner here with Business on Purpose. Last week, my wife found a deal online. $79 bucks for your first visit. Introductory offer, book here. She ended up calling the office to make an appointment and was so excited to go. She sat down, went through the full experience, and absolutely loved it! About halfway through, the receptionist came over and brought her bill. $240!!! She immediately texted me and was pretty bummed. I told her to just show them the intro web page and ask about it. “Oh, that's an old promotion. Sorry about that.” And that was it. No one told her as she was running up a bill more than 3 times what she expected. Nope, just added to it and didn't even flinch. After her having a short conversation with the receptionist, they lowered it to $200 and she left.  But here's the frustrating part. The service was amazing. Probably worth every bit of the 200 bucks she paid. The place was clean, the service amazing, the staff friendly…and yet because she walked in with an incredibly different expectation for price, she left with a bad taste in her mouth and unable to recommend the place or really want to go back. It felt like a bait and switch.  And to this day, the promotion is still up online… further adding to the belief that it's a bait and switch. Let me flip over to the other side of the equation. The Savannah Bananas minor league baseball team. The first time I went I was a little shocked at how much tickets cost. I'm used to paying 10 bucks or so for minor league night with the Charleston River dogs. I noticed that the price was a good bit higher, starting around 25 bucks, so I was curious if it would be worth it.  From the moment we stepped foot at the stadium, we were entertained. High-fived, laughed, high energy, all the food and drink you could want all included, not wanting to miss a minute of the action.  We left feeling like we would have paid double the price for what we got and the actual product far exceeded what we knew we were going to pay. See the difference? So, if you were to look at your marketing and sales…where do you fail to live up to the expectations? Maybe you need to start by simply writing down the expectations your customers arrive with. And then one by one walking through them and addressing them. If it's timely service, how can you meet or exceed that? If it's value pricing (if that's your goal), how can you be upfront about that to exceed the customers expectations? Maybe it's being innovative and providing new solutions… how do you stack up? Maybe it's having a team that is friendly and joyful? Send some surveys out to customers to find out how you stack up or call up someone you do business with, take them to lunch, and just ask. They will tell you! Because here's the thing… this goes for relationships, dating, business, everything! Discontentment is a direct result of unmet expectations! But if you learn to manage and understand and exceed expectations, or set them appropriately ahead of time…you will create raving fans in your business with long-term relationships where customers come back time and time again. The opposite, of not knowing what expectations are out there or maybe even manipulating them to get people in the door is shortsighted at best and a horrible business model. There's a word that one of my mentors walked me through years ago. Congruence…it's this thought that what's on the outside matches what's on the inside. I think we spend too much time trying to hide one or the other instead of matching the two up and being who we say we are and showing who we say we are. Once we learn to set appropriate expectations and deliver or exceed those expectations, we can finally be a business that will get referred by everyone we do business with. So sit down today, create a list of expectations our clients have, and see where we stack up! Do it! Put in the time and see where you land. Thanks!

Today on the podcast, we have Lindsay Bjorklund here to talk to you about something a little different than what we normally do. A few months back, one of our members sent a book to Mike and Tracey called “Fans First”, by Jesse Cole. Mike was so intrigued by the concept that he invited our whole team to read it. As the client happiness manager, Lindsay was particularly taken with the concept and shares what is so memorable about it in the podcast today. Listen in to see why a baseball team that has nothing to do with cleaning can help you create the culture you're looking for.  0:45 Crunch Time 6:40 The Fans First Way (The Five E's) Love the idea, but find it overwhelming? Want to learn the next steps like, what to actually say on the call? Jump on a call with one of our coaches and learn strategies on how to grow your cleaning company and start loving your job every day! Book here 

Minter Dialogue with Jesse Cole Jesse Cole is the owner of Savannah Bananas, a minor league baseball team based in Savannah, Georgia. Through his leadership, with his wife, Jesse has radically transformed how baseball is played. He's the author of two books, the last of which came out this year, "Fans First: Change the Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience." In this conversation, we explore Jesse's epic entrepreneurial journey, and pick out some of the key ideas and lessons learned from the creation and running of this outlier baseball team, and going 'all in' on differentiation and making a fans first business. As Jesse clearly believes, every business could do the same thing.  If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com; or you can find the show notes and comment on minterdial.com. If you liked the podcast, please take a moment to rate/review the show on RateThisPodcast. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.

Baseball team co-owner Jesse Cole has enhanced entertainment and family fun with his unique approach to presenting games. His team, the Savannah Bananas, has more followers than any Major League team. Here's what this episode talks about: Sports, Alternative, Business, Community, Creativity, Dance, Entertainment, Inspiration

WE APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU! If you wouldn't mind please go leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!! Welcome back to Episode 247 of On the Spot Sports and in today's episode we have a very special guest, current professional baseball player, Dan Oberst! Dan and I talk about his path to pro baseball through playing with the Savannah Bananas the last three years and watching it grow over the past few years. We also talk about last seasons tour with the Bananas, what to expect for the 2023 Savannah Bananas season, the growth of the Bananas over the last three years, growing up playing baseball in New York, developing through high school and college ball, facing adversity and even considering quitting before finding his love for baseball again and so much more. We hope you guys enjoy this episode!! Thank you Dan for coming on the show! I had a blast!! Follow us on Instagram @on_the_spot_sports and take a listen on YouTube, Spotify and Apple/Google Podcasts @ On The Spot Sports Get $25 off our guy Jamie Phillips Nutrition book for Hockey Players with the discount code "ONTHESPOT" on victoremnutrition.com Living Sisu link: https://livingsisu.com/app/devenirmem.... BECOME A MEMBER TODAY --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/on-the-spot-sports/support

On Episode 10 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, look back on 25 years of accomplishments for the Tampa Bay Sports Commission as Rob relives some of his favorite moments from his 18 years leading the way (2:00)! Rob and Ryan also recap recent in-town site visits for the Women's Final Four, Women's Volleyball and what's planned for hosting the Frozen Four folks in a few weeks (7:00)! Rob also takes us inside how Tampa Bay was able to land a spot on the Savannah Bananas 2023 "Banana Ball World Tour", which will hit 33 cities, and we're honored to be one of them (14:20)! Savannah Bananas Owner Jesse Cole also joins us for an inspiring conversation, looking back on how the Bananas came to be, his inspirations, the chance to come to Tampa Bay and more (17:00)! We also recap the Tampa Bay Tailgate Fest and Ryan and Rob are aging like fine wine (36:00)!

We sit down with Tara Whiddon, Executive Rockstar for the Savannah Bananas.  If you haven't heard of the Savannah Bananas, you need to listen to this episode and then go and see all of their hilarious TikTok videos. We talk about the work that goes into being a part of the Savannah Bananas organization. We also talk about: How they come up with their Tiktok videos and dances What the inspiration was behind starting the Savannah Bananas What it means to be a Savannah Banana Executive Rockstar How baseball players are picked for the team What is Banana Ball? What it takes to work in the baseball industry Meet Sarah! Check out the Savannah Bananas! Follow them on TikTok! Sign up for our Newsletter! Connect with us! More Than a Season Instagram Get to know Ashley Get to know Brittany Visit our website: www.morethanaseasonpodcast.com Email us: morethanaseasonpodcast@gmail.com

We sit down with Tara Whiddon, Executive Rockstar for the Savannah Bananas.  If you haven't heard of the Savannah Bananas, you need to listen to this episode and then go and see all of their hilarious TikTok videos. We talk about the work that goes into being a part of the Savannah Bananas organization. We also talk about: How they come up with their Tiktok videos and dances What the inspiration was behind starting the Savannah Bananas What it means to be a Savannah Banana Executive Rockstar How baseball players are picked for the team What is Banana Ball? What it takes to work in the baseball industry Meet Sarah! Check out the Savannah Bananas! Follow them on TikTok! Sign up for our Newsletter! Connect with us! More Than a Season Instagram Get to know Ashley Get to know Brittany Visit our website: www.morethanaseasonpodcast.com Email us: morethanaseasonpodcast@gmail.com

Jesse Cole lives life by being different. He is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, which owns and operates the baseball team the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballpark and have been featured on MSNBC, CBS Sunday Morning, HBO and ESPN. Jesse is an in-demand speaker and bestselling author of two books, Find Your Yellow Tux and his newest Fans First. Jesse joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how he and his wife built the Savannah Bananas from a bankrupt organization to a leading entertainment brand, and much more. Show Notes

This will go down as the BEST podcast you've ever listened to. That's about all I'm gonna say. The World Series Champ, Nick Swisher is a fountain of joy. He's a party! You won't believe the amazing gems he throws out for young players, and specifically parents. Then the owner of the Savannah Bananas, Jesse Cole hopped on to join Swish and Chop in an epic trivia contest. Jesse is revolutionizing the baseball world with his Fans First approach to baseball. It's all about FUN. We unpack the lives of these amazing motivators, and it easily became me and Chopper's favorite episode yet. Be inspired! Wanna support the Pod? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame RAKE

Today on Safety Wars Live we are talking about our regular news and commentary segment that is safety related. with a brief discussion on how to find what type of work environment you are in general industry, construction, maritime, or agriculture. Then we delve into permit required confined spaces. For all of your consulting and training needs give us a call at 845-269-5772 or drop us an email at Jim@safetywars.com. WE NOW HAVE A LIVE SHOW EVERY Weekday AT 8 TO 9 PM EST ON SAFETYFM.COM www.safetywars.com www.jcptechnical.com

Today on Safety Wars Live we are talking about our regular news and commentary segment that is safety related. with a brief discussion on Permit Required Confined Spaces. For all of your consulting and training needs give us a call at 845-269-5772 or drop us an email at Jim@safetywars.com. WE NOW HAVE A LIVE SHOW EVERY Weekday AT 8 TO 9 PM EST ON SAFETYFM.COM

Cherelle “Torch” George and Rock “Wham” Middleton from the Harlem Globetrotters join the boys to talk about their new Saturday morning television show, what shows they probably shouldn't appear on and why one of them should take the mound for the Savannah Bananas.

Today on Safety Wars Live we are talking about our regular news and commentary segment that is safety related. with a brief discussion on how to find what type of work environment you are in general industry, construction, maritime, or agriculture. Then we delve into permit required confined spaces. For all of your consulting and training needs give us a call at 845-269-5772 or drop us an email at Jim@safetywars.com. WE NOW HAVE A LIVE SHOW EVERY Weekday NIGHT AT 8 TO 9 PM EST ON SAFETYFM.COM

The Savannah Bananas are coming to the Valley of the Sun. Baseball's traveling circus will arrive in Arizona next spring. And the manager of the Savanah Bananas, former Diamondbacks' leftfielder Eric Byrnes, previewed what to expect on the Extra Point podcast.

Listen to episode 230 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Savanah Alaniz, Marketing Coordinator for The Savannah Bananas baseball team. Listen below or on Apple, Spotify and Stitcher. 77 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and Stitcher. Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287   Connect on LinkedIn

World Series-winning skipper Joe Maddon joins the boys to talk about Major League Baseball's short attention span (and its inability to market their stars), reveals whether or not he'd consider managing the Savannah Bananas, gives some tips on how to break other curses and, of course, previews his new book, The Book of Joe.

Jackson Olson is a 25-year-old content creator, former D1 baseball player, current Savannah Banana third baseman, and viral social media star. Also, he's a really dope dude. We talked his entire story, getting the call from Jesse Cole to join the Bananas, traveling the country to watch baseball & make content, and MORE. It was a really great conversation and I hope you guys appreciate it as much as I did.... ENJOY THE SHOW!

Freddy, Jason, or Michael. Plane crash in Arundel. Puerto Rican restaurant opening in the Old Port. Savannah Bananas are coming to Portland. King Charles III coronation date. Kanye vs. Khloe. Gisele spotted without her wedding ring. Post Malone's new face tattoo. Velma confirmed as gay in new Scooby Doo. If you could have your own line of something what would it be? Tara's TBT

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ICYMI on today's show...the Savannah Bananas baseball team are coming to town, Elizabeth thinks this Halloween tradition is overrated, Radar found a new way to improve cardio and coordination, Khloe goes off on Kanye, can you win at "Cell Phone Roulette," and find out what 48 year-old actress is pregnant with TWINS!

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Tom talks with Josh Talevski in the follow up to their conversation in June. In this episode, Josh details his experiences as a broadcast intern with the Savannah Bananas including his time singing the national anthem during an ESPN broadcast.

In this episode, Jen and Aaron are joined by Mat and Megean Wolf. Mat Wolf is the Savannah Bananas' trick pitcher, while Megean will share all about her experience going on the mound during a professional baseball game. Megean started playing softball when she was nine, and became competitive quickly thereafter. She played in college in Oklahoma City on scholarship. She had no intention of playing as part of the Savannah Bananas, but one day she caught the attention of the club, and they asked if she wanted to join. Mat was excited to have Megean join the team. Megean was the one who encouraged him to try out for the Bananas in the first place. Learning more about pitching and being able to pitch at a Bananas game was a fun highlight for her. Mat used to coach high school baseball, and he's now a firefighter in Oklahoma City. He's always been a goofy person who likes to have fun, and he's always been passionate about making other people laugh. He played baseball in college, and now he gets to pick that dream up and live it out with the Savannah Bananas. Performing on the baseball field can come with a lot of pressure. Megean's dad was really hard on her growing up. When she or Mat are struggling out on the field, she reminds them their identity is in Christ, not in the game. Remembering who you are as a person can help you stay grounded when it comes time to play. Find out more about the Savannah Bananas: https://thesavannahbananas.com/ Find us online: Instagram: @theslidepodcastshow Facebook: www.facebook.com/theslidepodcast Twitter: TheSlidePod

In Part II (30 plus min) AMBS Dave Will & Sal continue with discussions on clarity and sequencing of training methods. The quartet take a tour of their favorite ballparks- major and minor leagues. They challenge the audience to support their local minor league and independent league teams-- Kevin dishes on the Savannah Bananas ... a collegaite league team that models itself after the Globetrotters.

Hello San Diego Friends! In this episode, we go over some Expensive Meat, LCYO ball (and little league home runs), & The Miramar Airshow. There are some new brews coming from Mother Earth and Pizza Port. And how did we end up #8 on this wildly inaccurate list of TOP Taco Cities? Enjoy!

Welcome to The Academic Life! In this episode you'll hear about: The hard work of balancing academics and sports when you attend college on an athletic scholarship. Kyle's original dream for his life after college, and where he is now. Why you need someone to have your back, and who that person has been in Kyle's life for the last five years. How playing ball in the college off-season for the Savannah Bananas reminded him about the importance of having fun, and what he had liked about the sport as a kid. How learning to dance taught him not to take himself too seriously. Our guest is: Kyle Luigs, who is the pitcher for the Savannah Banana's professional premier team. He also works as their camp instructor. Kyle attended the University of North Georgia on a baseball scholarship, and graduated in 2021 with a kinesiology degree. From 2018 to 2021, he played summer baseball for the Savannah Bananas on the CPL team. He played his last year of college baseball at Jacksonville State University, while working on a masters in Sports Management. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the co-producer of the Academic Life. Listeners to this episode may also be interested in: Ballparks: A Journey Through the Fields of the Past, Present, and Future, by Eric Enders The Savannah Bananas University of North Georgia baseball This discussion of How to College This discussion about making a meaningful life A Wonderful Life: Insights on Finding a Meaningful Existence, by Frank Martela You are smart and capable, but you aren't an island, and neither are we. We reach across our mentor network to bring you podcasts on everything from how to finish that project to how to take care of your beautiful mind. Here on the Academic Life channel, we embrace a broad definition of what it means to be an academic and to lead an academic life. We view education as a transformative human endeavor and are inspired by today's knowledge-producers working inside and outside the academy. Wish we'd bring on an expert about something? DMs us on Twitter: @AcademicLifeNBN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

Welcome to The Academic Life! In this episode you'll hear about: The hard work of balancing academics and sports when you attend college on an athletic scholarship. Kyle's original dream for his life after college, and where he is now. Why you need someone to have your back, and who that person has been in Kyle's life for the last five years. How playing ball in the college off-season for the Savannah Bananas reminded him about the importance of having fun, and what he had liked about the sport as a kid. How learning to dance taught him not to take himself too seriously. Our guest is: Kyle Luigs, who is the pitcher for the Savannah Banana's professional premier team. He also works as their camp instructor. Kyle attended the University of North Georgia on a baseball scholarship, and graduated in 2021 with a kinesiology degree. From 2018 to 2021, he played summer baseball for the Savannah Bananas on the CPL team. He played his last year of college baseball at Jacksonville State University, while working on a masters in Sports Management. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the co-producer of the Academic Life. Listeners to this episode may also be interested in: Ballparks: A Journey Through the Fields of the Past, Present, and Future, by Eric Enders The Savannah Bananas University of North Georgia baseball This discussion of How to College This discussion about making a meaningful life A Wonderful Life: Insights on Finding a Meaningful Existence, by Frank Martela You are smart and capable, but you aren't an island, and neither are we. We reach across our mentor network to bring you podcasts on everything from how to finish that project to how to take care of your beautiful mind. Here on the Academic Life channel, we embrace a broad definition of what it means to be an academic and to lead an academic life. We view education as a transformative human endeavor and are inspired by today's knowledge-producers working inside and outside the academy. Wish we'd bring on an expert about something? DMs us on Twitter: @AcademicLifeNBN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Let's face it…watching baseball games can be boring. And when Jesse Cole bought a baseball team, he knew that…so he set out to change that in the biggest way possible…by creating The Savannah Bananas!!In short, The Bananas are the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball…And Banana Ball has been selling out EVERY game since 2016!! With games limited to two hours, Jesse has become the PT Barnum of baseball, bringing a circus-like atmosphere to the proceedings and making the game more exciting than it's ever been!And now ESPN+ has released a 5 part series that tells the story of the team, and follows them on their 7 city tour this past spring, “Bananaland”…and we talked to Jesse this morning all about it!

The Atlanta Braves found a way to sweep the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend at Truist Park. Spencer Strider ended the series by surpassing the 200 strikeout mark. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about how Strider's greatness has helped catapult the Braves to a level that has them within striking distance for another National League East division title. Also, they discuss whether or not Stetson Bennett should be in the Heisman conversation. Secondly, the Atlanta Falcons gave a valiant effort against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi stadium, but they came up short in their fourth quarter comeback attempt. Marcus Mariota made some plays that put the Falcons in a good position, and he made some that put the Falcons in a bad spot. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about whether or not the conversation can be had about Mariota's play as a veteran in the NFL. Lastly, the Savannah Bananas have made a name for themselves by creating a fun environment for fans to attend. For example, the Bananas were doing a dance routine during an at-bat which caused the batter to pop up behind the plate for an out. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about how cool it was to see and they had a message for Cleveland Brown fans for their behavior outside the stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball + Circus = SAVANNAH BANANAS! Oh, you haven't heard of them yet?!? You can check out the team's shenanigans on the ESPN+ BANANALAND show! With their wacky new baseball rules and fun-loving attitude, it's the greatest show in sports. We are thrilled to have a couple of ripe Bananas on this episode! MAT WOLF is a fireman-by-day, and a trick pitcher-by-night and MAGEAN WOLF is a softball player and broadcaster. They recently became the first husband and wife pitcher/catcher duo in baseball history when Magean took the mound and Mat caught for her against the arch-rival Party Animals. Find out how the Savannah Bananas has given them a second chance at a lifelong dream AND how we all became fast friends! YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/iHBJorMwjZo MAGEAN INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/magean.wolf?igshid=YzA2ZDJiZGQ= MAT INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/wolf.mat?igshid=YzA2ZDJiZGQ= WEBSITE: https://thesavannahbananas.com #HP5 #SZN5 #EP15 #MatWolf #MegeanWolf #SavannahBananas #Baseball #Circus #Bananaland #GreatestShowInSports #Savannah #Bananas #Sports #EspnPlus #ESPN #WolfPack #Faith #Family #LoveBIG #LaughLOTS #ASmileForYourEars

Full Court Press: WNBA Playoffs Recap, Sue Bird Send-off, and Donovan Mitchell Trade  That Actually Happened: Adam Attended His First WNBA Game!  3-on-3: The Three Shortest and Three Farthest NBA Franchise Relocations  And Also: Mister Softee, Mise En Scène, Magic School Bus, Clean Shaven Adam, Bo Burnham, Berrrrng, Matt Bonner AKA Red Rocket, Manti Te'o, Savannah Bananas, Twerking, Gamecocks, Eyeball Massages, Super Sense, HORSE Osmosis, Hella Waspy, Shellfish Textures, Sea Bugs, Expense Boy, Leg Juice, Terrible Signage, Bougie Food Courts, Red Panda, Little Dippers, Jonathan Doordash, Dick Versace, Giant Bass Pro Shops, Joel Osteen, Atlantic Yards, Megabus, Hug Bill Walton    Sponsor: BetterHelp: Get matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. More than 3000 therapists with 38 million+ counseling sessions are ready to help you! Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/horse.    Find Us Online - website: horsehoops.com - patreon: patreon.com/horsehoops - twitter: twitter.com/horse_hoops - instagram: instagram.com/horsehoops - facebook: facebook.com/horsehoops - multitude: multitude.productions   HORSE is hosted by Mike Schubert and Adam Mamawala. Created by Eric Silver and Mike Schubert. Edited by Mischa Stanton. Theme song by Bettina Campomanes. Art by Allyson Wakeman. Website by Kelly Schubert.   About Us On HORSE, we don't analyze wins and losses. We talk beefs, dig into Internet drama, and have fun. The NBA is now a 365-day league and it's never been more present in pop culture. From Kevin Durant's burner accounts to LeBron taking his talents anywhere to trusting the Process, the NBA is becoming a pop culture requirement. At the same time, sports can have gatekeepers that make it insular and frustrating for people who aren't die hard fans. We're here to prove that basketball is entertaining to follow for all fans, whether you're actively watching the games or not. Recently featured in The New York Times!

For episode 50, we chose to swing for the fences. And that choice delivered. Who better to talk about having FUN while #disrupting the Status Quo than Jared Orton, President at the Savannah Bananas? Be sure to share this one with your pax, contacts, and men in yellow slacks as we continue to invigorate. Sad Clowns, be prepared! Follow the Savannah Bananas: www.thesavannahbananas.com www.tiktok.com/@thesavbananas https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSavannahBananas https://www.instagram.com/thesavbananas/?hl=en

Dakota”Stilts” Albritton, pitcher and outfielder for the Savannah Bananas, joins the boys to talk about his tryout with the team, playing for former big leaguer Eric Byrnes, who reached out to him after getting his first hit (on national television!) and, of course, the most difficult thing to do while on stilts.

This story is a surreal, escapist journey into the true story about how the Savannah Bananas became exceptional by being the exception. This minor league baseball team has majorly passionate fans -- with more social media success than some of the biggest teams in the Major Leagues, and a plan to disrupt the MLB itself. This story is told through the ever-optimistic, yellow-tux wearing Jesse Cole, the owner of the team.Not a fan of the sport? No worries. This isn't really a story about baseball. It's a story about our collective desire to make things that matter -- to ourselves, certainly, but to those we serve most especially. This is a story about what it means to truly build something that is, in Jesse's words, "fans first" -- and all the weird, wacky, wonderful things that follow.SHARE THE SHOW:Help others find Unthinkable in their favorite podcast player by sharing this link: jayacunzo.com/unthinkable-podcast***IN THIS EPISODE:Andrew and Pete of ATOMIC: atomic.site // twitter.com/AndrewAndPete***MORE FROM JAY:Playing Favorites newsletter: stories and frameworks for creating work that resonates.Coaching and consulting: Hire Jay to work with you 1:1 on the most important elements of your brand or projects.Or, hire Jay to develop and/or host a show for your brand: jayacunzo.com/shows***SPONSOR: The JuiceThe Juice is like Spotify for B2B learning: a beautiful, curated collection of the best creators and resources serving sales and marketing pros today. Learn more and try it free at thejuicehq.comConnect with Masooma Memon on The Juice or on Twitter.***CONNECT WITH JAY ELSEWHERE:WebsiteTwitter and LinkedInEmail: jay@unthinkablemedia.com***PRODUCTION:- Creator, host, writer, editor, sound design: Jay Acunzo- Producer and researcher: Ilana Nevins

Amin has just been introduced to the Savannah Bananas, and he likes what he sees. Then, we attempt to give Witty, Mike, and Amin official middle names. Plus, an on-air production meeting turns into stories about Ron Magill and Bill Lawrence's pickup basketball habits. Plus, one of our favorite interviews of the year with Canes football coach Mario Cristobal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Jesse Cole, the owner of the Savannah Bananas. Listen in to hear even more about why it's important to get people's attention. If you want a simple plan to improve as a leader, you can get one here for free — https://howleaderslead.com/plan