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Grab Matters PodcastShop Talk #11 w/Campbell Scarborough, Meagan Ethell, Rivers Hedrick, & Sina Jacobsen!We gathered arguably 4 of the most progressive and dominant female riders of the current era in the studio for a chat on all things wakeboarding. We dive into equal pay, field a solid guest question from Aussie legend Amber Wing, talk clip satisfaction/comparison, chat about women’s cycles (yeah, periods), talk our favorite up and coming female riders, hear guest questions from Johnny D and Cooper Scarborough, go over both Rivers and Campbells new edits Domain and Roam, as well as do some 2025 trivia, and end it by answering your Instagram and Patreon questions. Hear all that and mu...
2026-01-063h 46
Bonifay Banter Podcast23 - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - GRAB MATTERS X BONIFAY BANTER - PART 2 WITH HUNTER THANE AND ERIK RUCKThis 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 podcast has grown and where it’s headed🍻 Beers, s...
2025-12-252h 38
Grab Matters PodcastGrab Matters x Bonifay Banter Christmas Special Part 1!Join us for Part 1 of this two-part Grab Matters x Bonifay Banter Christmas Special! We are catching up with Parks, Shane, and Erik about what they’ve been up to lately over a few glasses of Florida’s finest egg nog. Trivia, the Japan wakeboard scene, road tours, fantasy football, double or nothing, the La Familia movie, 2026 predictions, and the boys favorite Randall and Bob memories. Hear all that and much more in Part 1 of this Christmas Special. Part 2 will drop on the Bonifay Banters channels, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss it!F...
2025-12-231h 56
Grab Matters PodcastBROstock/Mash Recap | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 88Hunter and Dylan kick off this pod with recapping what the return of BROstock was like, sparing no details on the road to brostock, as well as the event site, riders, welcome dinner, and much more. After that, Hunter sits down with the brand director of Liquid Force, Don Wallace, to chat about what it was like to bring back this historic event, why BROstock was first created, and everything that went into the planning and execution of BROstock 2025. We cap the pod off with a quick chat with one of the judges from Munich Mash, Alex Aulbach, and...
2025-07-011h 16
Grab Matters PodcastSean Kilgus | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 83Have you ever spent tens of thousands of dollars and countless hours on a film, only for it not to be met with the reaction you thought it would have been? Today we chat with Sean Kilgus, the producer of countless wakeboard films, including The Butter Effect, Defy, and Prime. We are talking with him about how he got into film making, how much a high production value movie costs to make, how he navigated his career, some good Randall Harris stories, and ultimately why he decided to step away from filmmaking. Hear all that and much more in...
2025-05-272h 41
Grab Matters PodcastShop Talk #10 LAO Special | Guenther Oka, Daniel Johnson, Benjamin Suess, and Hunter ThaneLangenfeld Open is going down this Saturday, May 17th and the boys are diving deep into the layout of the event, some of our picks, and a whole lot more, including an interview with Wasserski Langenfelds very own Benni Suess! Join Guenther Oka and Daniel Johnson as we go over not only LAO, but do a preview of the PWT this year, watch the new edit “Elsewhere”, recap Maps of Florida, answer a bunch of your Patreon and Instagram questions, and get into much more in Episode 10 of Shop Talk by Grab Matters. Follow Guenther: https://www.insta...
2025-05-131h 55
Grab Matters PodcastJeff McKee | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 82Jeff McKee is the Brand Manager for Slingshot, and has been around the industry for over 2 decades. Jeff has won a world championship (yes), seen trends come and go, products evolve, worked for Alliance, and been a part of several wakeboard films. Favorite grab, the covid “boom” and the covid “hangover”, Lipsmack, another Slingshot team movie, the importance of crews, product innovations, letting riders go, how to get sponsored, hear that and much more in Episode 82 of the Grab Matters Podcast, now live on all platforms!Follow Jeff: https://www.instagram.com/jeffmckee/Support the show: ht...
2025-04-293h 39
Grab Matters PodcastJacob Sunde | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 81While you could use the words “up and coming” to describe Jacob Sunde, it feels like this kid has been around for a while already. With his west coast roots and gathering influence from the likes of Trever Maur, Josh Twelker, Tyler Higham, and more, it’s no surprise that style comes first with Jacob. Finding a balance within all 3 disciplines, fire alarms, favorite grabs, hot takes, Wake The City, Alamo, contest vs. free riding, and this seasons plans. Hear all that and much more in Episode 81 of the Grab Matters Podcast!Follow Jacob: https://www.instagram.com/li...
2025-04-151h 55
Grab Matters PodcastMeagan Ethell | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 80Over the past decade no rider has been as dominant as Meagan, with countless podiums on both competitive disciplines (boat and cable), she has constantly been on the forefront of women’s riding for years. Although Meagan has Midwest roots, she moved down to Florida at a very young age to pursue wakeboarding, and has remained in the south ever since. Clear Lake rail park, going pro, switching sponsors, Let Her Rip, landing the KGB 5, marrying your best friend, equal pay, and the cover that never was. Hear all that and much more in Episode 80 of the Grab Matters Po...
2025-04-013h 01
Grab Matters PodcastShop Talk #9 | Gavin Stuckey, Dylan Mead, & Hunter ThaneGavin broke his foot, Hunter has to wear a cheese-head, and Dylan pukes milk up on himself, need we say more? In this episode we take a call from the head “boot guy” Jack Schoepp at Ronix about whats going on in the boot market, run through some more industry news like Shaun Murray parting ways with Nautique and some sponsorship changes with riders, we spotlight some of our favorite up and coming riders, hit on where we think the best winter riding destination is, have a debate on “drip” vs. “style”, dive into some board tech/riding tech, and go real...
2025-03-182h 30
Grab Matters PodcastDylan Mead & Hunter Thane | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 79We have recurring guest Dylan Mead in the booth to chat all things wakeboarding, answer some patreon questions, and flip the script on the usual pod. We're changing it up this week and Dylan came prepared with some questions of his own for Hunter, including some about the ins and outs of what its like to run a podcast. Wildest winch kick out stories, riding without a helmet, chugging milk, Grab Matters event coverage, kicker sizes, living in Utah, boarding on a budget, the "progression of a hater", and the Grab Matters x Unit rail. Hear all that and...
2025-03-042h 23
Grab Matters PodcastRivers Hedrick | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 78Rivers Hedrick may get her name mispronounced at just about every event she rides in, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t one of the biggest names in the cable game right now. Like most in America she got her start behind the boat but quickly switched to riding cable in Atlanta, Georgia at Terminus Wake Park. Learning to ride with the best in the world, almost turning down a Red Bull event invite, finger injuries, contest prep, helmet ticks, boat riding, shooting content, and traveling the world as a girl. Hear all that and much more in Epis...
2025-02-181h 49
Grab Matters PodcastMahallia Budds | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 77How would you go about having a full time job while also traveling the world and shooting some of the best wakeboard and wakeskate athletes out there? Well, Mahallia has been doing just that for years now. Mahallia has an infectious energy and has spent time shooting and riding with some of the best. Growing up in California, doing her first Red Bull shoot, snagging her first cover, traveling to Bali with Nick Taylor, and dealing with burnout. Hear all that and much more in Episode 77 of the Grab Matters Podcast.Follow Mahallia: https://www.instagram.com...
2025-02-042h 40
Grab Matters PodcastTom Fooshee | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 76Tom Fooshee was coined by Scott Byerly himself as the "King of Cable", and Tom has the resume to back it up. Getting started in in Texas waterskiing behind the boat, Tom didn't even start riding the cable until many years later when TSR opened. Tom is an eccentric and passionate rider who still follows the sport closely to this day, and has managed to stay in the industry after his professional career came to an end. The Debut, Wakeboarding with Jamie O'Brien, Texas football, contests, signing with Liquid Force, boat vs. cable, winning ROTY, and almost killing a...
2025-01-213h 03
Grab Matters PodcastJimmy LaRiche | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 75Jimmy LaRiche is a former pro rider who still cares about wakeboarding today just as much as he was when he was riding. Starting on the cable at Ski Rixen in south Florida, Jimmy made a transition to boat pretty smoothly. Wakeboarding with Tom Brady, riding with Adam Errington, getting mentored by Erik Ruck, winning Brostock, several pro models, board tech, ROTY pick, transitioning from a rider to a salesman, and moving to Oregon. Hear all that and much more in Episode 75 of the Grab Matters Podcast with Jimmy LarRiche. Follow Jimmy: https://www.instagram.com/jim_s...
2025-01-072h 12
Grab Matters PodcastShop Talk #8 | Parks Bonifay, Shane Bonifay, and Erik RuckParks Bonifay, Shane Bonifay, and Erik Ruck reunite for the Pointless Posse Christmas Special! Complete with 2 bottles of egg nog, the boys reminisce on some of their favorite stories from the Pointless days, as well as chat about the present and future of wakeboarding. The Mt. Rushmore of style, PWT/LAO Predictions, New X Star, Pointless vs. La Familia, ROTY, Wakestock Canada stories, Sketchy rails, and plenty of egg nog. Hear all that and much more in the 8th installment of Shop Talk, the Pointless Christmas Special, this is one you're not going to want to miss!...
2024-12-242h 46
Grab Matters PodcastChase Andrews | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 74Is Terminus wake park in Atlanta closing? Short answer, no. For the rest of the story tune in to this week’s episode with Chase Andrews. We chat with him about the Georgia wakeboard scene, his days on the PWT, boat sales, building a cable park, how much astroturf costs, his ROTY pick, video production, cable park pricing, and wakeboarding in a hat. Hear all that and much more in Episode 74 of the Grab Matters Podcast! Follow Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseandrews/ Follow Terminus: https://www.instagram.com/terminuswakepark/Thank you to our spon...
2024-12-172h 33
Grab Matters PodcastDanny Amir | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 73mDanny Amir aka Dano The Mano has been the voice of wakeboarding for a better part of 2 decades. He has been to and announced ore competitions than just about anyone else. We sit down with Dano and go over his midwest waterski roots and how he found himself living in Florida and getting into the announcing game. Living with Australians, riding OWC late at night, wake restrictions, his dad not liking wakeboarding, Feet On Fire, Twin Lakes Cornfest, The Golden Mic Podcast, Lake Lovers Club, life jackets, shoe skiing, and Dano’s list of his favorite watersports. Hear all th...
2024-12-033h 45
Grab Matters PodcastRodrigo Donoso | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 72Are you ready to hear some of the best stories from the wakeboard and rodeo industry from one of the best story tellers? Rodrigo Donoso has been around wakeboarding since its inception, getting his roots from the iconic west coast style of riding. We run through Rod's relationship with Corey Kraut, and how he influenced Rod's outlook on life. Getting into photography, shooting covers, The Delta, whistling, modern content, what makes someone a champion, Rockstar girls, camera gear, and the west coast influence in wakeboarding. Follow Rodrigo: https://www.instagram.com/rodrigosnaps/Thank you to o...
2024-11-193h 41
Grab Matters PodcastTad Mathews | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 71Regarded by many as the “Thrasher” of wakeskating, Tad Mathews has done more for the sport than most realize. We sit down with Tad and guest co-host Jake Ramsdell and go over just how deep Tad’s involvement in wakeskating runs. Meeting Kyle Walton, filming, video premieres, winning VOTY, moving to Orlando, Rip City, More Than Machines, Van Life, Remote, Watermonsters, The Wakeskate Mag, ROTY, WeSubsist, pranks and a plethora of great guest questions, hear all that and much more in Episode 71 of the Grab Matters Podcast! Now streaming wherever you find your podcasts. Follow Tad: https://www.ins...
2024-11-052h 30
Grab Matters PodcastSimon Pettai | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 70Simon Pettai just might be every wakeboarders favorite wakeboarder. Hailing from Estonia, Simon has been influenced by some of the best snowboarders in the game, and it shows in his riding. Creativity mixed with a not too serious attitude makes for a truly inspiring rider. We sit down with Simon and talk about how he grew up riding in Estonia, video parts, his first trip to America to ride and work at VWC, Team Perfect Landing, claiming tricks, corrugated pipes, world records, and sleeping in subzero temperatures in a board bag. Hear all this and more in Episode 70 of...
2024-10-221h 01
Grab Matters PodcastShop Talk #7 | Gavin Giglio, John Dreiling, Gavin StuckeyIn the 7th installment of Shop Talk the boys start off by doing the Mount Rushmore of "Rewatchable Wakeboard Parts". After that, we dive into what makes a part good, wake "influencers", IG clips vs. edits, Noah off Hyperlite, bluntslides, Wake The City, Double or Nothing, WWA vs. IWWF, Brostock '25, and judging contests. Hear all this and much more in Episode 7 of Shop Talk!Follow Gavin Giglio: https://www.instagram.com/gavin_giglio/Follow Hunter Thane: https://www.instagram.com/hunterthane/Follow John Dreiling: https://www.instagram.com/johnxdreiling/Follow Gavin Stuckey: https...
2024-10-152h 33
Grab Matters PodcastGavin Stuckey | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 69Gavin Stuckey is easily one of the biggest names in cable wakeboarding right now, meaning one of the Stuckey brothers is an odds on favorite to win just about every contest they enter. However, Gavin has separated himself from his brother Trent in both his riding style as well as the videos he puts out. After having an incredible 2023 season, the rumors started swirling whether or not Gavin would leave the brand he has been with his entire career, Ronix. After some back and forth, Gavin ended up moving over to Liquid Force, and we dive into the “why” behi...
2024-10-082h 35
Grab Matters PodcastParks Bonifay | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 68It would be hard to argue that anyone single person has done more for the sport of wakeboarding, both on the water and off, than Parks Bonifay. You can tell he lives, eats, and breathes this lifestyle, and it shows. Parks was the youngest person to ever waterski, invented several tricks, filmed tons of video parts, won even more contests, and has pushed the boundaries of what is possible on a wakeboard. While a lot of riders might step away from the scene as they end their riding career, Parks has embraced the sport, continuing to keep up with...
2024-10-012h 32
Grab Matters PodcastT.J. Giesey | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 67Back to back weeks with wakeskaters on the pod? You're damn right. T.J. has been around the wakeskate scene for what feels like forever. Getting started wakeboarding behind a small Boston Whaler, T.J. quickly shifted to wakeskating once he realized he and his friends would need a much bigger boat if they wanted continue to progress on their wakeboards. From there T.J. made the move from Miami up to Orlando to continue to entrench himself in wakeskating. Riding with the likes of Andrew Pastura and Nick Taylor T.J. has had some impressive wakeskating in his...
2024-09-243h 31
Grab Matters PodcastBrandon Thomas | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 66Before Brandon Thomas was ever a sponsored rider he broke his femur while riding at OWC, where he was taken to the hospital where both his parents happened to be that same day. Shortly after arriving he was told that he would likely never be able to wakeskate again, that obviously did not turn out to be the case. BT has racked up some impressive wins, like at The Masters and Byerly’s Toe Jam, to name a couple. We’re talking with BT about hanging out with Dale Earnhardt, boat riding vs winching, riding for some of the indu...
2024-09-171h 55
Grab Matters PodcastBrooks Wilson | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 65Brooks Wilson was the brand manager of one of the biggest waterski brands in the industry, Radar. We sit down and talk with Brooks about his recent decision to leave that position and venture out on his own to start a business here in Florida. Before Brooks worked for Radar, he was a professional waterskier and has had a tremendous impact on waterskiing, and watersports as a whole. From basically learning to ski with legend Wade Cox to coaching at The Boarding School alongside industry icon Travis Moye, among others. Winching on a waterski, Wilson Bros, contests vs freeskiing...
2024-09-102h 51
Grab Matters PodcastKeith Lidberg | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 64Keith grew up in Minnesota, getting on the water during the short Midwest American summers when he could. But after a move down to Florida in his late teens for college, Keith found the cable and quickly became even more hooked on wakeboarding than he already was. Spending time at the projects, Keith honed both his rail riding and his boat riding, and almost beating Parks Bonifay in one of the biggest rail events of the time, The Carnival. A $3,000 phone bill, skinny stances, partying, the projects, riding for 4 board brands, CTRL, video parts, and the future of boat...
2024-09-032h 22
Grab Matters PodcastDarin Shapiro | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 63Who has won the most wakeboard contests? Who has invented the most tricks? Who has signed one of the largest contracts in wakeboardings history? The answer to all of those questions is Darin Shapiro. Darin got started in watersports before wakeboarding as we know it was even a thing. Starting at the cable, Darin took countless laps on a trick ski, and barefooting, but it wasn’t until “ski boarding” came around that he really started to find some success. Darin was flown out by Herb O’Brien to a contest in Hawaii in 1991, and from there Darins journey in the s...
2024-08-272h 10
Grab Matters PodcastShop Talk #6 | Erik Ruck, Guenther Oka, and Jake PelotWe start off the 6th installment of Shop Talk with the Mount Rushmore of Best Wakeboard Contests. After that the boys are talking all things wake, including going over events like Munich Mash, Copenwaken, and the most recent PWT stop. We also go over the new edit "Foama" from Felix Georgii and Dom Hernler, which is an absolute must watch. In addition to edits and events, were chatting about how harshly reverts should be punished in a contest run, the differences between boat and cable cultures, if pro's should pay for a pass to the cable, Herbs Cup, contest...
2024-08-201h 44
Grab Matters PodcastChase Heavener | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 62He was given a 1 stop ban on the pro tour for hitting a pine cone with a wiffle ball bat? Chase Heavener is a former professional wakeboarder from Orlando, Florida, and has been around since the early days of the sport. Seeing it progress from "trick ski" style riding to where the sport is today has been a wild ride, and a ride that Chase had some influence in. When he got into the sport, he didn't feel as though the current contest landscape represented his crews style of riding, or their vision for the sport, and some feathers...
2024-08-132h 03
Grab Matters PodcastKellan Rudnicki | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 61What does the future of cable riding look like in America? In this episode we sit down with the Director of Operations at Aktion Parks, Kellan Rudnicki. Kellan got into wakeboarding at Ski Rixen, after initially trying to learn how to kiteboard and getting told he needs to hit the cable to learn board control first. Once falling in love with the sport, Kellan restarted the wakeboard club at his college UCF, then took a job out of the industry after graduating. Eventually an opportunity arose to get back into cable park ops, and Kellan worked his way back...
2024-08-062h 35
Grab Matters PodcastBill Porter | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 60How do you navigate running a brick and morter pro shop in today's time where Amazon seems to run everything eCommerce? Bill Porter is the founder and owner of Performance Ski and Surf, located in Orlando, Florida. Being in the heart of the towed watersports scene, Bill's shop is the "go to" pro-shop for everything wake and watersports. Although his mom initially tried to get people to convince Bill to not open Performance, he did it anyways, and has had a profound influence on both pro riders and beginners alike. Herb O'Brien's influence, wakeboard tech, online operation vs. brick...
2024-07-302h 02
Grab Matters PodcastShop Talk #5 | Johnny D, Jake Ramsdell and T.J. Giesey We start off the 5th installment of Shop Talk with the Mount Rushmore of "Worst things that can happen to you on the boat". After that were touching on wakeskating making an appearance at the X Games, who is the best wake photographer, life jacket requirements, optimal cable speed, winch kickers, Wake The City, RGR, a question from Sam De Haan on our thoughts on "grabbing a rail" while riding, Don Pedro, and Violet. We end this episode with all of our gnarliest winching stories, with T.J. having a wild one from winching at a spot in South...
2024-07-233h 07
Grab Matters PodcastRaph Trinidad | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 59Did you know Raph didn't hit a single feature in his first 6 months of riding? Hailing from the Philippines, Raph Trinidad got his start riding at a cable where the depth ranged from 6 inches to 8 feet deep, depending on the tide. After choosing wakeboarding over soccer, Raph dedicated his life to being one of the best riders, and now has some of the cleanest and most powerful air tricks in the game. Although he was able to ride year round, Raph found it hard to get sponsor support being in a more remote part of the world. Double flips...
2024-07-161h 25
Grab Matters PodcastQuinn Silvernale | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 58Ready for 4 hours and 20 minutes of one of wakeboardings most passionate riders? Quinn Silvernale helps run one of the most unique and progressive wake parks in the world, Valdosta Wake Compound. Getting started wakeboarding behind the boat on a lake in Minnesota, Quinn knew he loved it. After highschool Quinn attended college at Valdosta State University in Georgia, and that’s where he began to winch much more. From ditches to ponds, Quinn and his friends rode just about everything you could. After more inspiration, him and his roommate Luke Tilt drafted up a business plan to open their ow...
2024-07-094h 21
Grab Matters PodcastFreddie Winter | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 57Freddie Winter is one of the best slalom waterskiers in the world, and isn't afraid to stand up for what is right within the sport. Having put his money where his mouth is when it comes to a unified Pro Tour, Freddie is doing a lot for the sport both on the water and behind the scenes. Growing up skiing at Thorpe Lakes in the U.K., Freddie was ecstatic to ski in college in America, and continued to progress his skiing until he became one of slaloms best competitors. Nerdy waterskiers, getting banned from the Masters, the best...
2024-07-022h 11
Grab Matters PodcastKevco | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 56Kevin Michael, mostly known as “Kevco”, has been in and around the wakeboard and waterski industry for decades, helping shape the sports we know today. From working at Wakeboarding Mag during the peak years of wakeboarding, to lobbying on the steps of capitol hill, Kevco has put countless hours into turning wakeboarding and waterskiing into legitimate and respected sports. With those years helping run one of wakeboardings biggest publications comes with countless stories of shenanigans and unrivaled times celebrating some of the sports greatest icons and their achievements. Boardstock ‘96, skiboarders vs. wakeboarders, Alliance vs. Wakeboarding Mag, lobbying at congress, Randal...
2024-06-252h 43
Grab Matters PodcastCory Teunissen | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 55After just recently coming back from a significant amount of time off the water due to a misdiagnosis on an injury to his ankle, we sit down with one of boat ridings most fierce competitors, Cory Teunissen. Cory grew up in Australia and got into wakeboarding with his family at a young age, and made his first trip to the U.S. at age 11. When Cory is healthy and on the water, he can be a favorite to win at most boat contests. The longest game of W.A.K.E. ever, getting paid as a 13 year old, his...
2024-06-181h 56
Grab Matters PodcastFynn Bullock | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 54Is Fynn Bullock the only person in the world to get paid to snowboard and wakeboard? From a young age Fynn was into tons of sports, but standing sideways was where he felt at home. We dive into the differences of the two industries and how Fynn navigates each season when it comes to contests and travel. Sponsors, cutting boards to a smaller size, fin trivia, eating only ketchup sandwiches, Masters, Olympics vs. X Games, and coaching. Hear all that and much more in Episode 54 of the Grab Matters Podcast! Follow Fynn: https://www.instagram.com/fynnbullock/
2024-06-111h 48
Grab Matters PodcastShop Talk #4 | Thomas Herman, Fynn Bullock, & Garrett CorteseIn Episode 4 of Shop Talk the boys sit down and chat current wakeboard happenings from throughout the world. We start off by watching the new Alliance movie from Cole Vanthof, Citrus. Then we catch up with Thomas on how Masters went, do a preview of the PWT, check out the Zillow listing for the Lake Ronix house, take a look at some of the worst slams ever on a wakeboard, debate what the next NBD will be on the cable and boat, as well as much more in Episode 4 of Shop Talk. Follow Thomas: https://www.instagram.c...
2024-06-041h 25
Grab Matters PodcastDean Smith | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 53Dean Smith is a former professional wakeboarder from Australia, and has been known for being on a short list of riders who truly go "big". Dean got a later start than most when getting into wakeboarding, and never truly grew up with a consistent coach, rather just riding with friends and occasionally heading to ride at Black Diamond. After a somewhat surprising win at the Asian X-Games, Dean's career started to takeoff. Crashing a car and boat in one year, getting cut by his boat sponsor, P.E.D's, beef with Phil Soven, video parts, the future of contests...
2024-05-283h 15
Grab Matters PodcastDavid Vervenne | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 52David Vervenne is the CEO of Unit Parktech, the #1 manufactured feature company for cable parks. David got his start riding behind the boat in Belgium, and even competed against some of the best in the sport in his early years. However, contests weren’t where he felt at home in the sport, and truly found his passion in freeriding, as it gave him the freedom that organized sports like soccer (football) didn’t. A renovated park in Florida, homemade vs. manufactured features, wake the line, the perfect cable size, working for Unit, the business of cable parks, benefits of spea...
2024-05-212h 17
Grab Matters PodcastZahra Kell | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 51She went from being one of the best wakeboarders in the world to working as a lollipop lady, and then an Audi saleswoman - all completely by choice. Zahra Kell was a promising young rider both on the snow and the water, but after years of pressure to win, she needed a break. Stepping away from the sport during the prime of your career surely wasn't easy, but resulted in a newfound love for the sport after a few years away from it. Social media, getting tattoos, the crouch, riding at Black Diamond, floods, winning your first contest back...
2024-05-142h 12
Grab Matters PodcastTrever Maur | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 50From stranded in an airport in Mexico for three days to being named the Marketing and Team Manager for Hyperlite, Trever Maur has seen just about everything in wakeboarding. Growing up riding on the west coast, an area notorious for producing stylish and talented wakeboarders, Trever is no exception. From learning grabs with Mike Schwenne to filming Randall Harris for quite possibly the last footage we will see of him, we walk through Trever's extensive journey within the industry. Wallriding a ship, jet skiing, going pro in a unique way, Al Sur, Dog Dayz, Scumline, crashing a hot air...
2024-05-073h 22
Grab Matters PodcastShop Talk #3 w/Space Mob Feat. WMJ, Quinn Silvernale, and Crosse Bearden | Grab Matters PodcastToday we sit down with a few members of the Space Mob crew, Wes Jacobsen, Quinn Silvernale, and Crosse Bearden. After cracking bevvies from none other than Valdosta’s own Fifth Street Booze, we chat about cable park etiquette, do a Space Mob boot giveaway, go over riders pay, answer some patreon questions, get a message from Simon Pettai, and talk about Space Mob’s latest movie project this summer. Hear that and much more in Episode #3 of Shop Talk from the Grab Matters Podcast!Follow SpaceMob: https://www.instagram.com/spacemob.tv/Follow Wes: https://www...
2024-04-301h 22
Grab Matters PodcastAmber Wing | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 49Amber Wing is one of the most successful female wakeboarders to ever do the sport, and is still the only woman to land a 900 behind the boat. Although Amber didn’t seriously start wakeboarding until after highschool, her strong background in gymnastics allowed her to progress quickly. Making finals in her first pro tour stop, landing NBD’s, Sets in motion, Foundation for women’s wake, getting sponsors, getting dropped, progression in women’s riding, competing with a child, and retiring from wakeboarding. Hear all that and much more in Episode 49 of the Grab Matters Podcast!Follow Amber: h...
2024-04-232h 33
Grab Matters PodcastJoel Poland | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 48Meet the most talented waterskier of this generation, Joel Poland. Growing up in England, Joel grew up wakeboarding and after a few years of that he got into waterskiing. After attending "Jump camp" in Orlando, Joel became extremely driven towards progression, practicing all 3 disciplines of waterskiing (slalom, trick, and jump). Grabbing your trick ski, sky flying, college waterskiing, getting banned from Australia, keeping skiing fun, competition vs. camaraderie, getting a boat sponsor, G.O.A.T. skiers, and getting wrecked on a dirtbike right before a tournament. Hear all that and much more in Episode 48 of the Grab Matters...
2024-04-161h 56
Grab Matters PodcastShota Tezuka | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 47Shota Tezuka is a professional wakeboarder from Shizuoka, Japan. Growing up in Japan Shota got his start wakeboarding behind a jet-ski, and eventually turning it into a regular after school activity. After making an initial trip to Florida to compete with the help of friends and family, Shota eventually made the move to Florida full time. Having ridden for companies like Mastercraft, Ronix, Supra, Obrien, Red Bull, and a bunch more, Shota has surely made a mark on the sport through his unique style of riding and competitive success. American vs. Japanese culture, his first time in Orlando, turning...
2024-04-091h 43
Grab Matters PodcastJake Ramsdell | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 46Jake Ramsdell is a professional wakeskater from Chippewa Lake, Ohio. Getting his start show skiing, Jake spent thousands of hours on the water as a kid. From barefooting, to trick skiing, to show skiing, and just about everything else, Jake is a certified waterman. In his college years he woke up one day with a desire to make a change and move to Florida to pursue more wakeskating, and while it wasn't necessarily easy, he did it. The Wakeskate Tour, catching gators, winning a national title, quitting your cubicle job, NBD's, gnarly spots, video parts, and sobriety. Hear...
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Grab Matters PodcastTrevor Hansen | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 45Getting robbed while riding a camel in Egypt...? Trevor Hansen is a former professional wakeboarder from Groveland, Florida. Trevor started out behind the boat waterskiing at 6 months of age, yep, another ski baby. However, once he discovered wakeboarding, Trevor was hooked on standing sideways. After having an incredible season in 1999, Trevor went pro. Designing your pro model board, filming music videos, getting bit by a monkey, making your own lead weights, lazy susan vs. tequila, and getting robbed in Egypt. Hear all that and much more in Episode 45 of the Grab Matters Podcast!Follow Trevor: https://www.i...
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Grab Matters PodcastMatt Manzari | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 44Matt Manzari is alive, and that sentence alone is incredible. Having survived not one, but two life altering accidents Matt is truly an amazing human. But before these accidents lies a full professional career in wakeskating, one which holds NBD tricks and incredible video parts. Matt has made a proufound impact on the sport of wakeskating, even riding for Nike in his teen years. But tricks, video parts, or contest results don't define a person, and Matt is a perfect example of this. NBD's, video parts, thousands of pairs of shoes, team trips, pedicures, cracking your skull in 17 places...
2024-03-193h 06
Grab Matters PodcastCole Vanthof | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 43Where is the wakeboard movie Citrus? Cole Vanthof is a videographer in the watersports industry and currently works at Alliance Wakeboard Mag. Getting his start wakeboarding in Georgia, Cole fell in love with being on the water, eventually moving to Tampa shortly after highschool to ride at McCormicks. After several years of riding and being in the industry Cole eventually took a job at Alliance, helping them to create wakeboarding related content, as well as other projects that help pay the bills. Getting your butt cheek sliced open on a boat cleat, working at Ambush and BuyWake, filming the...
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Grab Matters PodcastKyle Alberts | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 42How hard is it to be "Pro"? Kyle Alberts is a former professional wakeboarder from Nebraska, and has had a unique journey throughout his career in the sport. Getting his start riding in Nebraska, Kyle fell in love with wakeboarding as a kid, and found a solid community of riders in his local area. After choosing to pursue wakeboarding over basketball, Kyle moved to Florida and continued to chase his dream of being a pro rider, but it never quite panned out financially the way many picture it. Growing up in Nebraska, losing his father at a young age...
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Grab Matters PodcastRiley Dillon | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 41Riley Dillon is a professional wakeboarder from Canada. Riley has been around the cable scene for years, and has traveled the world both doing contests and filming full parts. We talk about how he got into snowboarding at a young age, and eventually making the decision to pursue wakeboarding instead of snowboarding, and the reasoning behind that. Action sports upbringing, two tower vs. full size cables, getting stuanched up and daunched up, injuries, air tricks, videos vs. contests, getting sponsored, Free Agent, Canadian struggles, and the Outhouse Crew. Hear all that and much more in Episode 41 of the Grab...
2024-02-272h 38
Grab Matters PodcastWesley Mark Jacobsen | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 40WMJ is one of the most influential riders the sport of wakeboarding has seen in the past decade, and that hasn't happened without hard work and dedication to the sport. Wes didn't fully get into wakeboarding until he went to college, where he discovered the two tower cable system, and that changed everything. After spending some time at CWC in the Philippines, and then at Jibtopia wake park, Wes eventually found his home at Valdosta Wake Compound, where he resided to this day. Skinny stance, a tractor accident, the coalition edits, almost getting a felony for building a rail...
2024-02-203h 33
Grab Matters PodcastShop Talk #2 w/Trent Stuckey & Riley Dillon | Grab Matters PodcastIn the second installment of Shop Talk we sit down with pro riders Trent Stuckey and Riley Dillon and talk the Aussie Triple Crown w/John Dreiling, ROTY, the edits Gone West and Grounded, snowboarding vs. wakeboarding w/Liam Brearley, manufactured vs. homemade features, how to get more “pro” riders in wakeboarding, events, Puka Nacua catching a pass while wakeboarding, and much more! The goal with the Shop Talk episodes is to serve as a hub for watersports discussion, taking questions and comments from our Patreon members to help spark conversation. Shoot us a text!Patre...
2024-02-131h 20
Grab Matters PodcastTravis Moye | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 39Has anyone driven a towboat more than Travis Moye? No. Travis is the owner and operator of one of the best watersports schools in the world, and has been around the industry for decades. Initially getting his start waterskiing, Travis pursued 3-event for years, and even competed professionally. Although, he admittedly made more money from waterskiing when he was 12 than when he was 25. After abruptly stopping his professional skiing career Travis continued to put his focus towards coaching. Travis is an outspoken and passionate member of the watersports community, and has contributed to the progression of countless skiers and...
2024-02-062h 58
Grab Matters PodcastSina Jacobsen | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 38Want to hear from the brains behind a massive movement in women’s wakeboarding? Sina Jacobsen is not only a wakeboarder herself, but has also led the charge to create a space for women in the sport of wakeboarding, all while balancing her own love for progression and riding. From Germany all the way over to @valdostawakecompound, Sina has been an integral part of the wakeboarding community for the past several years, and also might be one of the nicest people in the world. Getting her cat stolen, broken arm, getting kicked out of a cable park, starting CopyCatsClub, cr...
2024-01-301h 58
Grab Matters PodcastBen Greenwood | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 37From being a pro rider to being behind the scenes of one of the industry's biggest publications, Ben Greenwood has seen just about everything when it comes to wakeboarding. Getting his start riding on the water during the beautiful summers or the northeastern United States, Ben quickly found a passion for the feeling that wakeboarding gave him. Never one for contests or competition, Ben's drive gave from his desire to make wakeboarding look and feel good. After moving to Florida, Ben began picking up sponsors and even a professional podium. However, getting photos and filming for videos was where...
2024-01-233h 13
Grab Matters PodcastBobby Sutherland | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 36Are you ready for some wakeskate convo? Well, Bobby is about to provide it. Bobby Sutherland is a wakeskater, live-stream god, business owner, and is known by many as being the commissioner of the Professional Wakeskate League. Growing up Bobby had a fascination with wakeboarding, and once he saw he could ditch the bindings, Bob picked up a wakeskate and hasn't put it down since. Bobby is an incredibly important behind the scenes piece of wakeboarding and wakeskating, putting on high quality livestreams like Valdosta’s annual Yardsale event, as well as every PWL stop each year. Equal pay, aw...
2024-01-163h 19
Grab Matters PodcastMassi Piffaretti | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 35Massimiliano Piffaretti just might be every wakeboarders favorite wakeboarder, and for good reason. Coming from Italy Massi grew up both snowboarding and wakeboarding, which might attribute to his unique style on a board. Currently Massi is one of few riders in the sport to be considered a true ATV, killing it behind the boat, at the park, and in the streets. Between contest results and video projects, Massi is constantly pushing his riding in a unique way. Growing up on Lake Como, moving to Florida, balancing boat and cable, La Familia, full parts, Citrus, dipping pizza in ranch, Portnoy...
2024-01-093h 28
Grab Matters PodcastAndy Oke | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 34Andy Oke is a Canadian wake park owner, rider, and has been referred to as one of the "fathers" of the current Canadian wakeboard scene. Raised near Lake Huron, Andy didn't grow up with countless days filled with sunshine, calm water, and perfect wakes. But the passion for wakeboarding still was strong, and as he rode more he continued to pursue the sport. From his humble beginnings running a surf shop and being a bouncer, to owning and operating a cable park with three 2-tower systems, Andy has been active in the wake community to say the least. Naked...
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Grab Matters PodcastGuenther Oka & John Dreiling - Shop Talk Ep. #1 | Grab Matters Podcast🚨NEW SHOW🚨 Introducing the first installment of Shop Talk! In this show we’ll sit down with athletes, industry heads, enthusiasts and more to talk about the current state of all things watersports. In Episode 1 we sit down with Guenther Oka and John Dreiling to chat about injuries, X Games, what it means to be “pro”, wake parks closing, and go over a couple new edits from Rien van der Pas and Riley Dillon. Plus, we take calls from Alex Figgins as well as Jacob Simmons, you won’t want to miss this episode!Shoot us a tex...
2023-12-262h 30
Grab Matters PodcastHunter Thane | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 33Oh how the tables have turned! In this episode of the Grab Matters Podcast we have guest host Oli Derome jump on the other side of the mic and interview the usual host of the podcast, Hunter Thane. Hunter is a wakeboarder and "podcaster" from Michigan, who recently made the decision to move down to Florida to be amongst the industry and continue to grow the pod. Getting his start in wakeboarding later than most, Hunter began riding behind his parents pontoon boat, but it wasn't until he discovered cable riding that he really became obsessed with wakeboarding. Getting...
2023-12-191h 53
Grab Matters PodcastDallas Friday | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 32Dallas Friday is easily one of the best wakeboarders to ever do the sport. Starting young in gymnastics, Dallas pursued that sport until she discovered wakeboarding, and was instantly hooked. Getting coached early on by none other than Mike Ferraro, Dallas quickly progressed her riding, and gained attention from sponsors as well. According to Mike, Dallas could easily be the "first female wakeboarder to make $1 Million", and that she did. From being the only wakeboarder to win (or be nominated for) and ESPY award, to being on the show Kim Possible, Dallas has had a long and incredibly successful...
2023-12-122h 15
Grab Matters PodcastOlivier Derome | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 31Olivier Derome is a former professional wakeboarder who hails from Quebec, Canada, and just might be the nicest guy to ever strap into a board. The Derome name has a rich history in watersports, with Oli's father competing in ski jumping, and his brother Raph is commonly referred to as the GOAT of wakeboarding. But Oli has his own unique story in wakeboarding, and has certainly cemented himself as an integral part of the history of the sport. With a resume that consists of pro contests wins, video parts, appearances on a certain MTV show, pro models, and much...
2023-12-053h 22
Grab Matters PodcastMike Olson | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 30Have you ever wondered what it's like to purchase, install, or run your own cable wake park? Well, Mike Olson has done all of those things and much more, and he's done them at several locations. Mike Olson was the founder and operator of Kansas City Watersports for several years, and has seen it all when it comes to wake parks. Mike got his start into wakeboarding later than most, but his passion for wakeboarding and the business side of cable parks is as strong as can be. Repairing sabotaged parks, taking down cables in a hurricane, fun installations...
2023-11-283h 01
Grab Matters PodcastTrent Stuckey | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 29Trent Stuckey is one of the best wakeboarders currently riding, and hails from Orlando, Florida. Trent got his start wakeboarding at a young age thanks to his parents, who were both into watersports, and helped instill a strong culture of riding within their family. Trent and his brother Gavin are currently on top of the cable scene with both contest results, and video parts. Growing up riding with the likes of Julian and Yonel Cohen, winning contests, what its like to compete against his brother, his video "Sincerely, Trent", landing plenty of NBD's, funny travel stories, late night waffle...
2023-11-211h 18
Grab Matters PodcastBec Gange | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 28Bec Gange is a professional women's wakeboarder from Mildura, Australia. Bec first got her start in watersports on a river in a small town in Australia. With a supportive family and a fun loving brother, Bec discovered wakeboarding and continued to progress her riding and eventually found herself spending some time in Florida. Bec has had a successful career and continues to keep a positive outlook on wakeboarding. Winning TOTY, getting a pro model, her favorite place to ride, battling injuries, wakeboard movies, and the backyard wrestling federation. Hear that and much more in Episode 28 of the Grab Matters...
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Grab Matters PodcastTony Iacconi | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 27Tony Iacconi is a professional wakeboarder and coach from Newcastle, Australia. Tony got his start on the water at a young age, and quickly found success competing. After a few trips to America, Tony picked up some sponsors and continued to progress his contest riding. During covid Tony found himself doing more coaching and private lessons, and has since shifted most of his time and energy into helping others progress on the water. Saltwater vs Freshwater, a private cable, early mornings, switching sponsors, riding with the best, and a controversial contest result. Hear that and much more in Episode 27...
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Grab Matters PodcastJake Pelot | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 26Jake Pelot is a professional wakeboarder from Orlando, Florida. Jake first got his experience on the water behind a jetski, and hated it. It wasn't until he took a few laps at the cable that he got a hang of riding. He spent his teen years competing both at cable contests as well as behind the boat, progressing his riding. After high school Jake balanced getting a marketing degree at UCF with his wakeboarding career. Lessons with Murray, nightvision, picking up sponsors, losing sponsors, riding on the PWT, getting your boarding pass ripped in half, 25 hours of energy, and...
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Grab Matters PodcastJake Pelot | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 26Jake Pelot is a professional wakeboarder from Orlando, Florida. Jake first got his experience on the water behind a jetski, and hated it. It wasn't until he took a few laps at the cable that he got a hang of riding. He spent his teen years competing both at cable contests as well as behind the boat, progressing his riding. After high school Jake balanced getting a marketing degree at UCF with his wakeboarding career. Lessons with Murray, nightvision, picking up sponsors, losing sponsors, riding on the PWT, getting your boarding pass ripped in half, 25 hours of energy, and...
2023-10-312h 13
Grab Matters PodcastShane Bonifay | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 25Shane Bonifay is a wakeboarder and videographer from Lake Alfred, Florida. Shane grew up on the water, getting his start at an early age on waterskis and competed alongside his brother Parks in 3-event ski tournaments. After the introduction of wakeboarding, both Shane and Parks took a liking to the freedom and creativity offered in wakeboarding and quickly progressed their riding. With Parks being the biggest name in the sport, Shane began to distance himself from his brother and continued to make a name for himself both in contests and in his free riding. Shane had a long and...
2023-10-243h 07
Grab Matters PodcastDavis Griffin | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 24Davis Griffin was a professional wakeboarder from the great state of Texas. Davis got his start like most, waterskiing, then discovering wakeboarding behind the boat. He shortly met Chris Abadie and Andrew Adams, and the three began riding together frequently. As their riding progressed, so did their creativity. The Shredtown crew was created, and the video projects began to come one after another. Shredtown took the wakeboard world by storm, producing high quality park and winch content. Davis had his hand in inspiring a generation of park riders with his unique take on wakeboarding. The formation of Shredtown, video...
2023-10-171h 20
Grab Matters PodcastReed Hansen | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 23Reed Hansen is a professional wakeskater, dock builder, hunter, and all around dude. Born and raised in Groveland, Florida, Reed got his start wakeboarding with his family at a young age, progressing quickly. However, in his early teen years Reed discovered wakeskating, and after some pushback from his family finally made the switch permanently to wakeskating. NBD's, car chases, sponsor dollars, the wakeskate tour, viral videos, and a freediving close call. Hear all that and more in Episode 23 of the Grab Matters Podcast, available to watch on YouTube, as well as stream on all major platforms. Find more at...
2023-10-102h 42
Grab Matters PodcastTarah Mikacich | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 22Tarah Mikacich is a professional wakeboarder from Groveland, Florida. Tarah got her start in watersports at a young age waterskiing, and pursued that for many years, becoming very good. With her favorite discipline being trick skiing, making the switch to wakeboarding came relatively easy and Tarah began learning tricks rather quickly. Knee injuries, coaching, entrepreneurship, trick of the year, working with brands, and keys to longevity in the watersports industry. Listen to all that and more in Episode 22 of the Grab Matters Podcast! Available to watch on YouTube, as well as stream on all major platforms. Find more at...
2023-10-032h 11
Grab Matters PodcastThomas Herman | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 21Thomas is a professional wakeboarder from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Thomas joins elite company in Cody Hesse being the second to land a triple flip on a wakeboard, and the first to land it behind the boat. He landed the triple at the young age of 20, and has a solid bag of tricks which will put him in contention for professional wins for years to come. Learning from one of the sports best, training during the summers in Michigan, making the move to Florida, getting his first sponsor, and landing the worlds first triple flip behind the boat. Listen to...
2023-09-261h 07
Grab Matters PodcastFelix Georgii | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 20Felix Georgii is a professional wakeboarder from Allgäu Germany. Felix's unique upbringing has given him a standout style on his board, as well as a different perspective on "boarding" in general. With support from some of the sports biggest brands, Felix has helped create some of wakeboardings coolest videos and projects. Riding in near freezing water, jumping through tires, hectic slams, video parts, an X Games gold medal, views on cable wakeboarding, American culture vs. European culture, paying your dues, and winching "rules". Listen to all that and more in Episode 20 of the Grab Matters Podcast! Available to w...
2023-09-192h 50
Grab Matters PodcastJamie Lopina | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 19Jamie Lopina is a professional wakeboarder from Minooka, Illinois. Jamie got her start into wakeboarding later than most, and has progressed incredibly quickly both behind the boat and at the cable. With motivation coming more so from progressing the sport rather than solely winning contests, Jamie has a unique and refreshing view on wakeboarding. Balancing contests schedules, equal pay, Bali belly, almost giving up on wakeboarding entirely, landing doubles, and women's wakeboarding. Listen to all that and more in Episode 19 of the Grab Matters Podcast! Available to watch on YouTube, as well as stream on all major platforms. Visit...
2023-09-122h 13
Grab Matters PodcastShaun Murray | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 18Shaun Murray is easily one of the biggest names in all of wakeboarding, and has influenced the sport basically since its inception. Growing up in California, then St. Louis, Shaun started riding before “wakeboarding” was even a thing. He’s had an impressive competitive and freeride career since the late 90’s. Shaun has managed to stay relevant well into his late 40’s, and still gets out on the water a ton. Private islands, a video game made about you, countless pro models, secret projects, inventing tricks, and brutal injuries. Listen to all that and more in Episode 18 of the Grab Matte...
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Grab Matters PodcastGarrett Cortese | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 17Garrett Cortese is a photographer, writer, editor, and watersports industry legend. Garrett has been the editor of both Alliance Wakeboard Magazine as well as Wakeboarding Magazine, giving him a firsthand experience with just about everything that has gone on in the wakeboard industry over the past 20+years. Garrett and I dive into his years as an editor of both magazines, how wakeboarding and watersports in general has changed over the past two decades, photography, once in a lifetime trips, crazy stories from all over the world, and close calls with chase boats. Listen to all that and more in...
2023-08-293h 29
Grab Matters PodcastTyler Higham | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 16Tyler Higham is a professional wakeboarder from Oregon, and is one of the most entertaining riders to watch right now. Tyler spent his younger years on the west coast, riding in Oregon and California, spending a lot of time with influential riders like Josh Twelker and Trever Maur. Learning countless tricks and climbing up the ranks Ty decided to make the move to Orlando to continue to pursue a career in wakeboarding. Boat fires, an X Games bronze medal, wild parties, winning contests, filming video parts, scary injuries, and becoming a part of one of wakeboarding’s newest crews. Li...
2023-08-222h 19
Grab Matters PodcastJeff Mathis | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 15Jeff Mathis is a wakeboarder, photographer, animal lover, and all around good dude. Jeff began his wakeboard journey at an early age in Montgomery, Alabama. Growing up alongside Alex Graydon, Jeff first was exposed to photography in his teenage years, simply wanting to document the fun times he has with his friend, both on the water and off. Jeff’s photos slowly gained some traction, and later he found himself working within the watersports industry, doing work for a variety of different brands. Heavy slams, a near death experience, college parties, plenty of cover shots, and struggling to get wa...
2023-08-151h 57
Grab Matters PodcastRusty Malinoski | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 14Rusty Malinoski is one of the biggest names in wakeboarding and has see it all when it comes to the watersports industry. From video parts to contests, Rusty has etched his name into the history of wakeboarding. Has Rusty hit the most double ups of anyone in the world? Probably. Winning the most prestigious contests, traveling the world and riding in some of the most exotic places, getting picked up in your backyard in a helicopter, 11lb setups, countless broken boards, and towers made out of exhaust pipes. Listen to all that and much more in episode 14 of the...
2023-08-083h 06
Grab Matters PodcastQuint Noble (STZ) | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 13Quint Noble is part owner in one of the biggest apparel companies in the wakeboard industry. Quint is a wakeboarder and snowboarder himself and found himself loving everything about boardsports culture at a young age. In this episode Quint details how his journey in wakeboarding is different than previous guests, his experience as a small business owner, and the pro's and con's of being intertwined within the core of the wakeboarding community. Shots, rail jams, student loans, living check to check, sponsoring kids, and roads trips. Listen to that and much more in Episode 13 of the Grab Matters Podcast...
2023-08-012h 07
Grab Matters PodcastClark Davis | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 12Clark Davis is a husband, father, wakeboarder, and was once a part owner in one of the most progressive cable parks in the world, Jibtopia. Clark began wakeboarding behind the boat at Belews lake in North Carolina. After high school, Clark took some time off from riding and attended college. Getting some of his first cable laps at Jibtopia, Clark quickly developed a unique style for riding his board, which still shows today. Jibtopia, heat stroke, winching, full parts, back to back knee injuries, winning the biggest video contest of the year, Clark is a joy to be around...
2023-07-252h 47
Grab Matters PodcastTerry Bailey | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 11Terry Bailey began his wakeboard journey in the early 2000's, initially riding strictly behind the boat. It wasn't until he moved to Orlando that he got a taste for the rail scene in wakeboarding. Once getting the hang of cable, Terry continued to pursue his passion for rail riding, ending up at Valdosta Wake Compound in the early days of their construction. Coalition movies, life changing surgeries, legendary parties, traveling across the planet, the life of Terry Bailey is a unique one, and he has certainly cemented himself as a key player in wakeboarding. Listen to all that and...
2023-07-181h 53
The Thane & Friends PodcastEpisode 38-HunterHunter jumps on the podcast to talk about his new venture into personal training and has a VERY controversial opinion on trap bar deadlifts. ALso...Is this the origin story of "Mr. Sub-optimal"???
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Grab Matters PodcastAlex Aulbach | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 10Alex Aulbach is a 27 year old professional wakeboarder from Landshut, Germany. In his early years Alex played a lot of hockey and was considering that as a potential career path. Having grown up watching skateboarding and snowboarding, Alex started to pursue those sports a bit more as he got older, specifically snowboarding. After a decent competitive season Alex quickly realized he was not going to be hucking double corks, and wasn’t getting enough snow time to stay competitive. Once discovering wakeboarding Alex quickly progressed, but always kept a positive attitude and focused on having fun. Fast forward a fe...
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Grab Matters PodcastErik Ruck | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 9Erik Ruck is a former professional wakeboarder, X Games medalist, Pro Tour champion, TOTY winner, and much more. Having grown up in Wisconsin, Erik was very into watersports at a young age. He really took a liking to trick skiing, and right as wakeboarding was invented Erik was hooked. Picking up sponsors as he progressed during the summer Erik made the decision to move to Orlando and make a career out of wakeboarding. With wakeboarding, and extreme sports in general, being as popular as they were, Erik and the rest of the "Pointless Posse" crew were doing well for...
2022-09-201h 53
Grab Matters PodcastDylan Miller | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 8Dylan Miller is professional wakeboarder hailing from the great white north, Canada. Dylan grew up playing tons of sports, but hockey and wakeboarding were his main two. After deciding not to pursue a career becoming a hockey player Dylan poured everything into wakeboarding. Working on an oil rig in the off-season to save money to ride the rest of the year, Dylan has never been shy of hard work. Dylan is one of the few riders in wakeboarding to have talent in all 3 disciplines, the boat, cable, and winch. With plenty of video parts, including an X Games Real...
2022-09-131h 45
Grab Matters PodcastGuenther Oka | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 7From the boat to the cable, and even the winch, Guenther Oka is easily one of the most talented wakeboarders to ever do it, and at just 24 years old he has accomplished more than most riders will in their entire career. Guenther has a competitive mindset which has helped get him to where he is today, with plenty of contest wins behind the boat and at the cable. Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, Guenther began riding behind the boat in his childhood where he quickly progressed. After a cable park opened right by him in 2009 Guenther was able to...
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Grab Matters PodcastJohn Dreiling | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 6John Dreiling could very well be the smartest wakeboarder to ever hit the water. From starting college at the ripe ate of 16 to getting accepted into M.I.T, John has taken his book smarts and applied it to his wakeboarding. Analyzing his Instagram analytics John has used his smarts to progress his wakeboarding and help himself grow as a human. John's success isn't without adversity, as his father passed away when he was in the throws of competing. With a strong support system and a kickass wife, John has been able to land a pro model with Slingshot...
2022-08-303h 24
Grab Matters PodcastDylan Mead | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 5Dylan Mead might be the most well known wakeboarder that a lot of riders have never heard of. Known for his riding and filming in the ZMT movies, Dylan has had a passion for boarding since he was young, getting his start on the water at a very young age in southeast Michigan. Having ridden, and worked at, tons of wake parks Dylan is passionate about the sport, and has a deep understanding of what the board sport culture consists of. From struggling with mental illness and addiction to getting kicked out of tons of winch spots, Dylan has...
2022-08-233h 09
Grab Matters PodcastJB O'Neill | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 4JB O'neill is a professional wakeboarder and YouTube "vlogger", odds are if you've watched any wakeboarding on YouTube you have seen at least one of his videos. Getting his start behind the boat with his dad in Texas, JB has had an interesting journey throughout his career. JB got his feet wet filming videos starting with his channel "Gnar Productions" where he saw some success creating wakeboard and motocross content. However, it was later in his career when he really started leaning into his YouTube channel and has seen incredible success there, where he is quickly nearing 100k subscribers...
2022-08-161h 27
Grab Matters PodcastScot Ferwerda | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 3Scot Ferwerda is a husband, father, and an O.G. of wakeboarding in the state of Michigan. Getting his start behind the boat, he quickly realized his passion for watersports, and specifically wakeboarding. Once he started progressing his riding he became fascinated with the sport and wanted to taking his wakeboarding more seriously. Scot moved to Orlando to pursue his passion under the guise of a "college degree" and began really pushing himself. A severe back injury coupled with an innovative new way to ride (Sesitec System 2.0) led him to forge his own path in the industry, which was...
2022-08-091h 09
Grab Matters PodcastDaniel Jarrett | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 2Daniel Jarrett is a husband, father, model, and an owner of one of the most progressive and unique wake parks in the world, located in Rockford, Illinois. From the early days of him riding behind the boat with his dad, to starting a Sesitec 2.0 park, and now running a world renowned full size cable park, Daniel Jarrett is not short on experience or knowledge. We talk about the intricacies of being a business owner, model, husband, and father, as well as plenty of hot takes when it comes to Dan's thoughts on the wakeboarding industry. Shoot us a...
2022-08-022h 17
Grab Matters PodcastAdam Sinclair | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 1In the first episode of the Grab Matters Podcast I sit down with Adam Sinclair. Adam is currently the North American sales rep for Slingshot Sports. Adam and I discuss how he first got involved with wakeboarding, his path to becoming a sales rep, juggling life as a husband and father, what aspects he sees that could be improved upon in the industry, and much more. Shoot us a text!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GrabMattersPodcastWebsite: https://www.grabmatters.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grabmatters/videosInstagram: https://www.instagram.c...
2022-07-261h 52
The Up and Comers Show117: Lanny Hunter: The Power Of Stories And Narratives - A Hero's Journey From Vietnam To Writing To An Embrace Of The MysteryLanny Hunter is a retired physician with more than fifty years' experience in the consultation room and operating theater. He is a Vietnam veteran and recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross for Valor. He has authored and co-authored more than five books and lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife, Carolyn. In this back-porch conversation, host Thane Marcus Ringler talks with Lanny about the disciplines of science and religion, embracing the mystery, and living a reflective life. Lanny also shares his experiences in the Vietnam War and practicing medicine, and dives into the role of writing, the...
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