Jesse Cole: Savannah Bananas Founder

About this episode

Graham interviews Jesse Cole, founder of the Savannah Bananas, discussing the team's rise to fame and personal anecdotes.

Graham sits down with the man at the helm of one of the most popular sports teams in the country, the Savannah Bananas. The always-entertaining team has gone from a small summer college squad to regularly selling out MLB stadiums. Jesse recalls the key moments that lead to the team’s success, and the time they nearly lost it all. He also shares his vision for the future, and remembers his past growing up as a lonely kid in Massachusetts. We also hear from Jesse’s wife Emily, who details the meager living situation in their early days in Savannah.

People in this episode

Host: Graham Bensinger

Guest: Jesse Cole

Topics covered

• Savannah Bananas
• sports success
• team management
• personal story
• future vision

Keywords

• Savannah Bananas
• Jesse Cole
• Graham Bensinger
• sports team
• success story
• interview
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Savannah Bananas

Places: Massachusetts

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