Charlie Dent

Clout- you're lookin at it.

[Charlie Dent @CharlieDent1034]

Happy Holidays from my teachers and I to you.❄️🌲

[Joe Pompliano @JoePompliano]

The Savannah Bananas just released a 2025 business update (and the details are wild).

Here's what you need to know:

1. The Bananas played 113 games across college, minor league, MLB, and NFL stadiums

• 2.2 million tickets sold
• 91% ticket redemption rate

If you multiply the cheapest ticket ($35) by the total tickets sold (2.2M), that's $77 million in ticket sales.

The real number is likely even higher.

2. New merchandise sales record

• 787,000 fans bought merch (80% in-person)
• 1.96 million total items sold (2.5 items per person)

The Bananas recently built a 100,000-square-foot warehouse for merchandise, leading to a 47% increase in order fulfillment during the 2025 holiday season.

3. It was a MASSIVE year on social media

• 12.6 million new followers gained
• Over 35 million total followers on all platforms
• 18 million broadcast views on YouTube

National TV broadcasts (ESPN, etc.) averaged 571,000 viewers, with a high of 837,000 on July 4th.

4. Broadcast Investments

• The Bananas invested $13 million in live show production (new control room, camera equipment, etc.)

5. Players and People

• 700+ year-round and seasonal employees
• Over $15 million spent on travel last year
• 150-200 team members travel each weekend
• 12,000 potential employees on a waitlist

The average Banana Ball player now makes more than $100,000 per year.

6. 2026 ticket sales

• Over 4.2 million fans joined the ticket lottery list
• 3.4 million tickets have been sold for 2026
• Premium membership club reached 40,000 members

The Bananas are also launching a secondary ticketing platform — tickets can only be sold at face value, with no fees. The price you see is the price you pay.

But while all of these numbers are extremely impressive, one detail stood out above all else.

In 2025, the Bananas experienced a system issue that negatively affected 40,000 fans (equivalent to 100,000 tickets).

But rather than making these fans deal with the inconvenience, the Bananas offered everyone free tickets, costing them $6 million in lost sales.

Great work @YellowTuxJesse 👏

[Baker Mayfield @bakermayfield]

Failed is quite the reach pal. Still waiting on a text/call from him after I got shipped off like a piece of garbage. Can’t wait to see you twice a year, Coach.

[Mr. RedDey @UDCincyFan]

How’s the weather down there, Cleveland?

[MLB @MLB]

THE @REDS ARE HEADING TO THE #POSTSEASON FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2020! #CLINCHED

[Charlie Dent @CharlieDent1034]

@MoEgger Dave and I are at The Grail, he says “Let’s head to Jock-O’s” … what do you think?

[Mr. RedDey @UDCincyFan]

Newport, KY Hooters is being shipped away 😢

[Cincinnati Reds @Reds]

A MONSTER GRAND SLAM.

[Joey Chestnut @joeyjaws]

I’m thrilled to be returning to the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. This event means the world to me. It’s a cherished tradition, a celebration of American culture, and a huge part of my life. (1/3)

[Sean Casey @TheMayorsOffice]

What a moment to have one more AB in front of the greatest fans in the world last night in Cincinnati!! Thx to @TheSavBananas n @YellowTuxJesse for the opportunity! Banana Ball is so fun, what an experience! I was hoping for one more double in the gap, but I’ll take the walk for the team n tight morning hammy.😂 Loved my man @dgravy32 on the call!

[WLWT @WLWT]

A longtime staple on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River is permanently closing its doors. https://t.co/FOlaxEsfyu

[WCPO 9 @WCPO]

The floating Hooters is no more. https://t.co/rOuiyymPnN

[Joey DeBerardino @JoeyDeBerardino]

WATCH:

Marty Brennaman expresses his frustration with the MLB on waiting to remove Pete Rose from the ineligible list after he died.

"I am not a fan of Rob Manfred. It will be criminal that he won't be around to enjoy it [getting into the Hall of Fame]." @WDTN

[WCPO 9 @WCPO]

This is Mike Fremont, the 103-year-old who made history as the oldest person to run the Flying Pig 50 West Mile this weekend.

At one point, he was told he had 3 months to live due to cancer. He's still running decades later ♥ https://t.co/R3j9NULmdZ

[Barstool Sports @barstoolsports]

The Cincinnati Reds Are So Bad A Fan Publicly Laid Out A Plan To Poop In The Bed Of A Truck That Sits In The Stadium During Friday's Game https://t.co/DAd0T1oq6l

[The Holy Grail @holygrailbanks]

Somehow this quote got buried…wonder why?
Courtesy @Ben_Baby

[D.O.G.E. Memecoin @doge_eth_gov]

The Debt Spiral:

•Borrowing to Pay Interest: Here’s where it gets trickier. When the government can’t cover its costs, including interest on the existing debt, with current revenue, it borrows more money. This borrowing increases the national debt. Now, with more debt, there’s more interest to pay the next year, which might require even more borrowing if revenues don’t increase or spending doesn’t decrease, leading to what’s called a “debt spiral.”

[WLWT @WLWT]

Gov. DeWine: Big Mac Bridge to reopen on Sunday | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/yL5GEkH4Pg

[Dov Kleiman @NFL_DovKleiman]

Damn: Travis and Jason Kelce go OFF on the #Bengals for firing DC Lou Anarumo:

“I don't know what the f**k is going on over there.”

😬😬😬

(via @newheightshow)

[Centerville Athletics @chselksad]

Our Search Is Over. And Our New Leader Emerged. 😤 🏆

[Dave Portnoy @stoolpresidente]

No shot Bengals win in these uniforms