ICYMI: The Savannah Bananas and the Surprisingly Serious Business of Fun

We break down how the Savannah Bananas build a fan experience by doing the exact opposite of “normal” and keeping everything anchored to entertainment. We hear from co-owner Emily Cole on the behind-the-scenes planning that turns a baseball stop into a fan-first trip people schedule a year in advance.• The Savannah Bananas’ philosophy of rejecting normal to create standout sports entertainment • What “holistic fandom” looks like in real life through merch, lotteries, and travel planning • Touring new communities weekly and learning fast through real operations constraints • Why communication across security, food and bev, groundskeepers, and entertainment makes or breaks the show • How site visits and years-ahead planning reduce friction and win trust in someone else’s venue Listen to the full episode with Emily Cole: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449648/episodes/18327072