Bonifay Banter Podcast

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...

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. B...

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 b...

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 hi...

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 Li...

🎙️ 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 wi...

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 p...

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 p...

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....

Episode 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 throug...

This 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     •   ...

Bonifay Banter Ep. 08 — Trent & Gavin Stuckey | True Brothers Banter In 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....

SHANE & PARKS BONIFAY  EPISODE 7  – Just the Bros: Parks & Shane Catch Up No 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 c...

Bonifay Banter Ep. 06 – Dano Amir: The Voice of Wakeboarding In 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 tak...

In 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...

On 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 ge...

UNCLE 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...

 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 co...

                                            BONIFAY BANTER EPISODE 1                                                            BRIAN GRUBB The 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,...