The Mask & The Mic Podcast | Episode 8: Bananas & The Butter Cut
From celebrity golf fairways to Banana Ball chaos… this episode has it all.
In Episode 8 of The Mask & The Mic, Guy Hebert and Kent French recap a pair of unforgettable weekends — each filled with unique experiences, big personalities, and a few moments you can’t make up.
Guy takes us inside the Pacific Life Celebrity Classic, the marquee kickoff to Hoag Classic week, where over 70 professional athletes and celebrities come together for a one-day charity tournament supporting the Hoag Hospital Foundation. Paired with former Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller, Guy shares what it was like walking the fairways, engaging with fans, and teeing it up alongside icons — including NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice. And yes… we break down the “butter cut” — that perfectly struck fade off the first tee.
Meanwhile, Kent heads south to Petco Park with his family for their first experience with the Savannah Bananas — and quickly discovers that Banana Ball is more than a game… it’s a full-blown phenomenon. From nonstop entertainment to fan interaction and on-field antics, Kent recaps the energy and magic that’s redefining what a baseball experience can be.
To close the episode, Guy shares a special update on his alma mater, Hamilton College, as the Continentals men’s hockey team heads to the Division III Frozen Four for the first time in program history — a moment worth celebrating.
Two different worlds. One great conversation.
