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Behind one of the biggest phenomena in sports entertainment is an extraordinary woman with a remarkable story.

Meet Emily Cole, co-founder of the Savannah Bananas and a driving force behind Banana Ball, the wildly popular combination of baseball, music, dancing, and unforgettable entertainment that has captured the hearts of fans across America.

Alongside her husband, Jesse, Emily helped transform a bold dream into a nationwide sensation. But the road to success wasn’t always easy. Behind the sold-out stadiums and joyful celebrations is a story of sacrifice, determination, creativity, and unwavering belief.

In this episode of Unstoppable, host Lori Lewis explores Emily’s journey, the challenges she faced, and the vision that helped build something extraordinary.

She’s more than the woman behind Banana Ball. She’s a woman helping shape the future of sports entertainment.

Unstoppable - Celebrating extraordinary women in sports.

Unstoppable Podcast blends cinematic storytelling with immersive sound design and insightful interviews, celebrating women in sports — past and present.

The sport is the arena. The obstacle is the story. What happens next is Unstoppable.

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Dr. Jen Welter made history as the first woman to coach in the NFL.

But getting there meant stepping into spaces where women had never been before—and refusing to let other people define what was possible.

In this episode of Unstoppable, Lori Lewis talks with Jen about breaking barriers, taking risks, leadership, courage, and what it means to “Play Big” in your own life.
Her story goes far beyond football. It’s about believing you belong—even when there is no path in front of you yet.

This is Dr. Jen Welter’s Unstoppable story.

Unstoppable Podcast blends cinematic storytelling with immersive sound design and insightful interviews, celebrating women in sports — past and present.

The sport is the arena. The obstacle is the story. What happens next is Unstoppable.

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What happens when a girl loves baseball, has the talent to play, but discovers that the opportunities available to boys simply aren't there for her?

In this episode of Unstoppable, host Lori Lewis welcomes Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Mark Durand, whose distinguished career includes producing and directing for ESPN's acclaimed 30 for 30 documentary series and SportsCentury.

Mark joins us to discuss his documentary, Her Game Is Hardball, a passion project years in the making that follows the lives of remarkable women and girls determined to pursue their dreams on the baseball diamond.

For years, Mark and his team traveled alongside talented female athletes, documenting their journeys, their struggles, and their extraordinary determination to compete in a sport they love. From international competition to the pursuit of professional opportunities, these women are challenging expectations and helping create a new future for women's baseball.

But their stories are also part of a much larger history.

Inspired by his own daughters' experiences playing Little League baseball, Mark began exploring why women, who once played an important role in baseball's early development, had been largely excluded from the game.

Through compelling personal stories, historical discoveries, and years of dedicated filmmaking, Her Game Is Hardball connects the forgotten pioneers of women's baseball with the athletes making history today.

Join us for a fascinating conversation about perseverance, opportunity, and the women who refuse to give up on the game they love.
Their game. Their dreams. Their time

Her Game is Hardball (website)

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What was it really like to become one of the Rockford Peaches in the iconic movie A League of Their Own?

In this episode of Unstoppable, host Lori Lewis welcomes actress Patti Pelton, who portrayed second baseman Marbleann Wilkenson in the beloved film.

Patti takes us behind the scenes and into the unusual experience shared by the women who brought the Rockford Peaches to life. They weren’t simply actors arriving on a movie set. They trained, practiced, and played together until they began to feel like a genuine baseball team.

With warmth and humor, Patti shares entertaining stories from the production, the friendships that developed among the cast, and what it meant to become part of a film that introduced generations of viewers to the remarkable history of women in professional baseball.

It’s a lively and engaging conversation about friendship, teamwork, movie history—and what happens when a cast becomes a league of its own.

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Women’s sports are having a moment—but is it really just a moment?

In this episode of Unstoppable, Lori Lewis sits down with veteran broadcaster Mo’Kelly for a wide-ranging conversation about the WNBA, the business of women’s sports, and what many people are still missing.

The talent is there. The athletes are extraordinary. The audience is growing. But building something sustainable requires more than attention—it requires investment, smart business decisions, compelling storytelling, and a willingness to recognize just how good the product already is.

Lori and Mo talk basketball, the changing sports landscape, the challenges facing the WNBA, and why the future of women’s sports may be much bigger than some people realize.

It’s a thoughtful, lively conversation about talent, opportunity, business—and staying power.

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What happens when a young girl can finally see someone who looks like her playing the game she loves?

Award-winning photographer and filmmaker Jean Fruth has spent years capturing the people, places, and moments that tell the story of baseball—and using her camera to help change who gets seen in sports.

In this episode of Unstoppable, Jean joins Lori Lewis for a conversation about photography, baseball, the growing opportunities for girls and women in the game, and the powerful idea behind her documentary, See Her Be Her: if she can see it, she can believe she can become it.

Jean also shares stories from her remarkable career and her work documenting girls and women playing baseball around the world.

This is bigger than baseball. It’s about visibility, possibility, and what can happen when the next generation of girls gets to see a place for themselves in the picture

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SEE HER BE HER is a new feature-length documentary about women’s baseball around the globe. The film is directed and produced by acclaimed sports photographer Jean Fruth and produced by Jeff Idelson, former president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum.

The story follows the lives of seven women baseball stars who are at the pinnacle of their game and represent the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Japan, South Korea, Cuba, and Uganda. In the intense battle for the World Cup Championship, they want victory—for themselves, for their team, for their countries, and for the sheer love of the game—but their greatest triumph is the path they are blazing for future generations of female players.

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Olympic bronze medalist Holly McPeak knows what it feels like to stand on the world’s biggest stage. But her greatest challenge wasn’t winning medals—it was starting over.

More than once during her remarkable beach volleyball career, Holly lost the teammate she had spent years building chemistry with. Each time, she faced the daunting task of rebuilding trust, learning a new rhythm, and chasing the same Olympic dream with someone new.

Most athletes never get that opportunity.

Holly did.

Again and again.

In this inspiring conversation, Holly shares what it takes to adapt when life changes your plans, how resilience is built one step at a time, and why success often comes from embracing change rather than resisting it.

Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, leader, or simply facing an unexpected transition, Holly’s story is a powerful reminder that your greatest victories may come after you’re forced to begin again.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How elite athletes rebuild trust with new teammates
• The mindset required to adapt when everything changes
• Why resilience is a skill that can be learned
• Lessons from an Olympic career that apply far beyond sports

A quick note about the audio: When we recorded this conversation, Holly was in the middle of a major home remodeling project, so you may hear some construction noise in the background from time to time. We apologize for the occasional distractions, but we’re also incredibly grateful that, despite her busy schedule and everything happening around her, Holly still took the time to join us and share her remarkable story.

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Asia Smiley doesn’t wait for opportunities—she creates them.

Founder of Flamin’ Hottie International Flag Football, Asia has built a global network connecting athletes, coaches, and football leaders across North America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.

From scouting talent and mentoring young players to building international rosters and creating new pathways for women in sports, she is helping shape the future of flag football at a pivotal moment in the game’s history.

In this episode of Unstoppable, Lori Lewis sits down with the woman known as “Hot Sauce” to talk about overcoming injuries, pushing through criticism, and turning passion into purpose. Along the way, Asia shares how she found her place in football—and why she’s determined to help other women find theirs.

Her energy is infectious, her goals are ambitious, and her story is about far more than football. It’s about leadership, resilience, and the courage to build something bigger than yourself.

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Unstoppable - Celebrating extraordinary women in sports.

Unstoppable Podcast blends cinematic storytelling with immersive sound design and insightful interviews, celebrating women in sports — past and present.

The sport is the arena. The obstacle is the story. What happens next is Unstoppable.

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