Jesse Cole
Person
Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the Banana Ball Championship League, which includes the Savannah Bananas. He is known for creating Banana Ball and for promoting an entertainment-focused approach to baseball, often associated with his signature yellow tuxedo.
Works by Jesse Cole
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2 episodes featuring Jesse Cole
Mick Unplugged
Jesse Cole turns fan-first values into a repeatable spectacle
The conversation shows how leaders can make culture tangible by designing around customer friction, modeling values, and treating failure as discovery.
Sep 21, 2026 · 39 min
The Daily
The Savannah Bananas turn baseball into participatory theater
The Bananas show how sports can win new audiences through speed, spectacle and fan involvement while raising questions about competition’s emotional stakes.
Aug 23, 2026 · 41 min