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Bonifay Banter Podcast012 RUSTY MALINOSKI - BONIFAY BANTERBonifay Banter Ep. 012 | Rusty Malinoski – The Bone CrusherIn 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 Clermont stories, strategies for winning at blackjack, and what Rusty gets into when he’s not doing so...2025-07-242h 31
Bonifay Banter Podcast011 SAM BROWN & LUCA KIDD - LA FAMILIA EDITION 2Bonifay Banter Ep. 011 - Sam Brown and Luca Kidd - La Familia Edition 2La 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. There is also a little 15 mi...2025-07-172h 48
Bonifay Banter PodcastDANNY HAMPSON EPISODE 10 - BONIFAY BANTEREpisode 10 with DANNY HAMPSON – From the Keys to Wakeskating pioneer On this episode of The Bonifay Banter, we sit down with Hampson — a Florida Keys native and wakeskate pioneer who helped shape the sport from a young age. Signed to the legendary Cassette team early on and raised under the wings of icons like Thomas Horrell and Aaron Reed, Hampson shares wild stories through his wild ride through life !. Don’t miss this one.🎧 Listen now — only on The Bonifay BanterWatch Tide and Time - The Danny Hampson story https://www.youtube.c...2025-07-102h 32
Bonifay Banter PodcastBonifay Banter Ep. 09 – Scott Byerly: The King of StyleeThis one’s legendary. The king himself, Scott Byerly, is in the studio—and we’re beyond honored to sit down with the most influential wakeboarder of all time. From inventing iconic tricks like the Pete Rose, Fat Chance, and Tantrum to Blind, to the legendary trips and sessions with Parks Bonifay, we dive into it all.We talk through: • The stories behind his most iconic video parts • What it took to hit that Volkswagen rail • How the Spray Lake Powell section came together • And that rock slide—how it was found and filmedFor us, Scott’s al...2025-07-031h 56
Bonifay Banter PodcastGAVIN & TRENT STUCKEY EPISODE 8 - BONIFAY BANTERBonifay Banter Ep. 08 — Trent & Gavin Stuckey | True Brothers BanterIn this epic episode of Bonifay Banter, we sit down with the back-to-back Riders of the Year — Trent (2023) and Gavin Stuckey (2024). This is a raw and honest brother-to-brother conversation, covering what it’s like to sit at the top of the cable wakeboarding world and how they’ve both carved out their own paths to get there.From contest strategies and mental game prep, to growing up in a wake-focused family, the Stuckey brothers open up about how their upbringing shaped their riding and their mindset. The brot...2025-06-261h 57
Bonifay Banter PodcastSHANE & PARKS BONIFAY EPISODE 7SHANE & PARKS BONIFAY EPISODE 7 – Just the Bros: Parks & Shane Catch UpNo guest, no filter—just the Bonifay brothers doing what they do best: bantering. In Episode 007, Parks and Shane catch up on life and swap stories from the road. From doing jury duty and nearly getting stuck in Australia, to Parks's take on the Kelly Slater Surf Ranch, this one’s full of laughs, memories, and classic brotherly energy.Tune in for stories, sarcasm, and solid vibes—just another day in the life of the Bonifays.🎧 Like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more wakeboarding...2025-06-191h 14
Bonifay Banter PodcastBONIFAY BANTER - DANO AMIR - EPISODE 6Bonifay Banter Ep. 06 – Dano Amir: The Voice of WakeboardingIn this episode of Bonifay Banter, the legendary “Noise of the North” Dano Amir joins Parks and Shane Bonifay, along with longtime friend Erik Ruck. Known as the voice of wakeboarding, Dano was the most iconic announcer in the sport for over 20 years, calling the biggest moments and traveling the world with his best friends.The crew takes it way back—sharing stories from when they were just 14 years old, breaking down the roots of their friendships, and remembering the golden d...2025-06-122h 35
Bonifay Banter PodcastBONIFAY BANTER - JOEY MEDDOCK - EPISODE 05In this episode of Bonifay Banter, Parks and Shane sit down with one of the most iconic photographers in wakeboarding history — Joey Meddock.Joey may have hung up the camera and now flies helicopters, but his legacy in the sport lives on through the unforgettable moments he captured. From wild adventures with the Bonifays and the Pointless crew to the early days of The Standard magazine.🔥 Hear about:* Chilling with Tracy McGrady* Making the leap from film to digital photography* Founding The Standard Magazine* Behind-the-scenes tales from wakeboarding’s golden eraDon’t miss th...2025-05-292h 20
Bonifay Banter PodcastDAN HARF & ERIK RUCK EPISODE 4On this episode of Bonifay Banter, Erik Ruck and Danny Harf join the Bonifay brothers to share some hiliarious stories. From the legendary PT Cruiser and helping turn a U-Haul into a rail, to Ruck’s ridiculous source of inspiration and the wild shenanigans Danny and Shane got into at 16—this episode is a fun look back at what it was like growing up as four best friends doing what we loved, and getting to do it together.We also announce the winner of this episodes Top Shelf Patreon Members Giveaway.Don’t miss this one.2025-05-222h 21
Bonifay Banter PodcastUNCLE PAUL BONIFAY EPISODE 3UNCLE PAUL BONIFAY AKA "THE BLACKSHEEP BONIFAY"In this episode of Banter Banter, Parks and Shane sit down with their legendary Uncle Paul—and nothing’s off the table. From rushing the stage at Parks’ documentary premiere to their dad’s motorcycle wreck and barefooting at 104 mph, the stories run deep. The texture of Uncle Paul’s voice adds a grit and authenticity you can feel.Hearing a Bonifay speak so openly about life, family, and wild adventures gives this episode a raw, personal edge you won’t find anywhere else. It’s an unfiltered front-row seat...2025-05-152h 08
Bonifay Banter PodcastMASSI PIFFARETTI & DANIEL MILES EPISODE 2 - BONIFAY BANTER - La Familia Edition 1 It was so damn fun hanging with Daniel Mlies and Massi Piffaretti from the wake crew, La Familia. We dove into some mind-bending tricks they think could be winning contests a decade from now. We also chatted about the new lake house Tyler Higham just snagged down in Winter Haven, Florida AKA the new La Familia headquarters !Daniel, who’s the mastermind behind the camera and produces all their contention see from La Familia , he offers a real unique perspective on the crew. And during our chat, Massi whipped up some custom massi drinks for a halftime treat. Tru...2025-05-082h 22
Bonifay Banter PodcastBRIAN GRUBB EPISODE 1 - BONIFAY BANTER BONIFAY BANTER EPISODE 1 BRIAN GRUBBThe first episode of the Bonifay Banter with Brian Grubb was a wild ride . Brian's constant pursuit of exploring the world has allowed for some crazy stories to surface in this episode .From meeting Parks and Shane Bonifay when they we're all young, through the countless viral Redbull projects, all the way to the car crash in Puerto Rico that almost took him away from us ,just a few months ago . Ya DEF don't want miss this one . Enjoy episode 1 with Brian Grubb . #STORIESNEVERDIE 2025-05-012h 42
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 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 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 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
The Golden Mic PodcastEpisode 86 With Shane BonifayShane Bonifay kicks off 2018 with Dano the Mano on episode 86 of The Golden Mic Podcast! The two chat about Shane’s career and future plans within the industry. Shane talks about his first stand up comedy performance at the Improv in Orlando, Parks (his older Brother) and more! Happy New Year!2018-01-0355 min
The Powell MovementTPM Episode 19: Shane Bonifay, Pro WakeboarderShane Bonifay has been a professional wakeboarder for 21 of his 33 years. From bringing closed toe set ups to the masses, to wake-pants, to acting as the driving force behind the ‘Pointless Crew’ Shane has done a lot over his 21 years of being a pro and shares the best and worst on the podcast Shane Bonifay Show Notes :10: The hit and run saga 8:05: Photo shoot for Liquid Force 9:39: Growing up in Lake Alfred, FL , his parents, waterskiing babies and Cypress Gardens 12:28: Competing in three event and then getting a boat and...2017-05-2251 min