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Two wakeboard brothers Parks and Shane Bonifay have on epic guest and talk about the wild stories that have happen along the way. Stories never die !! Let’s banter
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This week, Parks and Shane are joined by longtime friend, former teammate, and all-around legend James Balzer. Balzer and Shane go way back — from being sponsored together by Liquid Force and Monster Energy, to traveling the world on Brostocks, Monster trips, and countless photo shoots. This episode is packed with stories from those wild times and everything that’s happened since. The boys get into: 🏆 Podiuming at Brostock and the madness that came with it 🎢 The legendary SPR (Single P...
This week, Parks and Shane sit down with two of the freshest faces in wakeboarding — Daniel Johnson and Stefano Comollo — representing the next generation coming up out of Clermont. Part of the crew known as the Outliners, these two have gone from local groms to riding in the pro division and making their presence known. Daniel (DJ) hails from North Carolina, while Stefano is originally from Italy, but their shared drive and time riding together has pushed both of them to a whole new level. T...
This week the boys welcome longtime friend Chad Sharpe to the studio — along with the always entertaining Erik Ruck. Known as the “Crazy Canuck/ marbles/chowda/cha,” Chad has been a friend of Parks and Shane since they teenagers and was a core member of the legendary Pointless crew. The episode turns into a full throwback session as the guys talk about growing up together on tour, building rails, traveling the world, and creating some of the wildest moments in wakeboarding The convers...
No guest this week — just the brothers back in the studio doing what they do best… pure banter. Parks and Shane catch up on what they’ve been getting into lately, dive into Patreon questions, and bring back a fan-favorite segment with a call to their buddy Danny Hampson for a classic “How’s the Fish Biting?” check-in. Things get competitive when Parks puts Shane on the spot with a ridiculous challenge — guessing how many digits are in the number he’s thinking of — with pride officially on the...
Bonifay Banter — Episode 26 THOMAS HERMAN KING OF DOUBLE UPS This week, Parks and Shane are joined by Thomas Herman, the wakeboarder who made history as the first person to land a triple flip behind the boat — and went on to win Red Bull Double or Nothing. The boys sit down with Thomas to talk about how life has changed since landing the trick that shook the sport, what it’s like suddenly becoming one of the most followed wakeboarders on social media, and how that attention has turned ...
Bonifay Banter — Episode 25 (Rivers Hedrick) This week, Parks and Shane are joined by Rivers Hedrick, one of the most dominant wakeboarders in the world right now — male or female. Rivers has a lot happening, and this episode dives straight into everything that comes with being at the top of the game. The crew talks about her brand-new video project Domain, what went into filming and editing it, and the reality of juggling riding, traveling, competing, and creating at the highest level...
Bonifay Banter — Episode 24 This episode is a little different — and one you don’t want to miss. Uncle Rusty Napier joins his nephews Parks and Shane in the Banter Studio, and from the moment he sits down… he pretty much takes over. And honestly, the boys weren’t about to interrupt — because Rusty came loaded with stories. Rusty dives deep into his life, including his time serving in Vietnam as a Lieutenant in the Air Force, where he shares firsthand stories about being drafted, following in...
This episode is Part 2 of the Christmas Special, teaming up with the Grab Matters Podcast and wrapping up an epic two-part hang with Hunter Thane and Erik Ruck. In Part 1, the boys were over at the Grab Matters studio talking all things wakeboarding. Now the roles are reversed — everyone’s back in the Bonifay Banter studio, cracking some beers, handing out stockings, and putting Hunter Thane in the hot seat. The crew dives into: 🎄 What it was really like starting Grab Matters 🎙️ How the po...
Parks and Shane are joined by Tyler Bereman, one of the most creative and fearless riders in motocross. The boys sit down with Tyler to break down the insane Island Hopper project he just completed with Red Bull and Apple — a one-of-a-kind mission where Tyler motocrossed across multiple islands, sending massive gaps and pulling off unreal riding in one of the wildest locations imaginable. Parks and Tyler back from years of crossing paths on Red Bull projects, and Parks even played a small rol...
This week, Parks and Shane welcome their first-ever band to the podcast: Bombargo. Joining the boys are brothers Nathan and Anthony Thoen, the vibrant energy behind one of the most positive, high-vibe bands out there. Parks has been close with the Bombargo crew for years — they even played at his wedding and crash at his place whenever they’re touring through Orlando — so this episode hits that perfect mix of friendship, stories, and laughs. The crew dives into: 🎸 Life on the road and w...
Welcome back to Bonifay Banter — Episode 20! This week, Parks and Shane sit down with two of the most iconic brothers in wake: Trevor and Reed Hansen. The Hansen brothers have a story that very similar the Bonifays in so many ways — growing up at a ski school, turning pro at a young age, pushing wakeboarding and wakeskating for decades, and collecting more legendary stories than they can count. This episode is loaded with every kind of chaos, history, and wild Florida adventure: 🟢 Gator trap...
Bonifay Banter — Episode 19 (Clay Fletcher and Marc Rossiter) This week, Parks is away on honeymoon so Shane is joined by Clay Fletcher and Marc Rossiter, two of Shane’s longtime friends and old roommates. The crew takes a trip down memory lane, swapping stories from their early days living together at 2612, all the chaos and good times that came with it, and how those moments helped shape their lives both on and off the water. It’s a fun, raw, and hilarious episode full of behind-the-scenes...
In Episode 18 of Bonifay Banter, the brothers catch up with longtime friend and wakeboarder / wrestler Wes Brisco. Wes has been part of the scene since the late ’90s — riding, traveling, and living the dream alongside icons like Gator Lutgert and later Scott Byerly. His career is full of wild stories from wakeboarding, traveling on the bus, and riding for some of the coolest brands in the sport. But what happened after wakeboarding might be the best part of his story. Following in his father’...
In Episode 17 of Bonifay Banter, Parks and Shane are joined by two of the best groms in wakeboarding today — Cruze E-Boi and Blaze Reid. These young riders have blown up on social media, going viral time and time again for pushing the limits and showing the world why they’re the next big thing in wake. This one’s a true brothers banter episode as the Bonifays sit down with the grom duo (the Reid brothers) to talk about everything from the tricks they’d name, to trying Tootsie Rolls (the cand...
Tyler has been on an absolute heater this year, winning two major events and cashing in a cool $75,000. Parks and Shane pick his brain on what it takes to pull that off, how you plan for big wins, and of course—what you do with the money. Tyler’s not just a competitor; he’s also a close friend of the crew. From being at Parks’ wedding, to logging countless hours at Lake Ronix / Radar, he shares his take on the infamous “Radar vortex,” what it’s like being the landlord for the La Familia crew,...
Bonifay Banter Episode 015 with Garrett Cortese: The Documenter, Photographer/Writer of wakeboarding In Episode 15 of Bonifay Banter, the brothers sit down with legendary photographer and writer Garrett Cortese. Garrett has been capturing the world of wakeboarding for over 20 years, contributing to both Alliance and Wakeboarding Magazine, and now running social media and shooting full-time for Liquid Force. From icebergs with Parks, to surf in Tahiti, to endless trips to Lake Powell wi...
🎙️ Episode 014 – Brandon Parker: Behind the Lens of Wakeboarding In this episode of Bonifay Banter, Parks and Shane sit down with Brandon Parker. Since the early 2000s, Brandon has been everywhere in the world of wakeboarding and wakeskating—filming, editing, making DVDs, running websites, POINTLESS clothes —you name it, he’s done it. He shares stories from his days filming on the Pro Tour, the wild shenanigans that went down behind the scenes, and gives us an update on life in LA where he’s ...
Bonifay Banter Episode 013 – Meagan Ethell & Guenther Oka: Wakeboarding’s Power Couple In this episode of Bonifay Banter, we sit down with the ultimate wakeboarding power couple — Meagan Ethell and Guenther Oka. These two have racked up some of the sport’s biggest wins, and they’re here to talk about what it’s like living, traveling, and competing side-by-side around the world. From how they push each other to be better every week, to finding the edge in competitions by working as a team,...
Bonifay Banter Ep. 012 | Rusty Malinoski – The Bone Crusher In this episode, we sit down with longtime friend, occasional neighbor, and certified powerhouse of wakeboarding — Rusty Malinoski. Known as The Bone Crusher, Rusty stormed onto the scene with massive tricks, nonstop wins, and a presence that redefined what strength looked like in the sport. From traveling the world with the Bonifays to pushing the limits alongside the best to ever ride, Rusty’s journey is legendary. We dive into old...
Bonifay Banter Ep. 011 - Sam Brown and Luca Kidd - La Familia Edition 2 La Familia is back in the studio this time its Bro Stock Champ (Luca Kidd) and the Australian Wizard (Sam Brown). Luca just won Bro Stock a few weeks ago and its amazing to hear the boys talk about how it all when down, the feeling that comes from winning Brostock, and what it means to him to finally get a well deserved win. Sam Brown tells us about some good Aussie stories and what La familia means to him. The...
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