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 what touring is really like
🎤 How Bombargo got started and the behind building the band
🎪 Festival moments, fan interactions, and the wild ride of performing live
⚡ The band’s signature positivity, energy, and connection with crowds
🤝 Why Bombargo is not only an incredible band, but incredible people

It’s an all-around good-vibe episode with tons of heart, music stories, and brother-to-brother banter. The first band on the podcast — but definitely not the last.

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STORIES NEVER DIE!!!!

THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUR

-SPIN TO WIN THE BANTER GIVE AWAY A SIGNED RECORD FROM BOMBARGO AND TEE SHIRT FROM THE DISCO SURF RODEO TOUR.

BOMBARGO WEBSITE

https://www.bombargo.com

BOMBARGO INSTAGRAM 

https://www.instagram.com/bombargo/

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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 trapping stories — including the massive gator skull Reed hauled in and brought as one of the coolest giveaways the podcast has ever had.
🟪 Life at Battle Falls — the wakeskate paradise Reed built from the ground up.
🔵 Trevor making wake history — landing the first double flip off the wake.
🌪️ Hurricane life — what it’s really like dealing with Florida storms year after year.
🦖 Shane’s Jurassic Park tangent — and his confusion about how any of it work and how old were these dinosaurs
…and way more jokes, stories, and deep cuts from decades in the sport.

If you’re into wakeboarding, wakeskating, Florida living, or just outrageous stories from people who’ve lived it all, this is a must-listen.

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STORIES NEVER DIE!!!!

THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUR

-SPIN TO WIN THE BANTER GIVE AWAY A HUGE GATOR SKULL THE REED HIMSELF TRAP AND SOME SWEATSHIRTS FROM SUPRA AND MOOMBA 

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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 memories, wakeboarding stories, and old-school banter only this crew can deliver.

🎧 Available on all podcast platforms
 📺 Watch every episode on YouTube
 👇 Follow and support Bonifay Banter:
 Instagram: @bonifaybanter
Patreon: patreon.com/bonifaybanter

STORIES NEVER DIE!!!!

THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUR

-SPIN TO WIN THE BANTER GIVE AWAY A PAIR OF LIQUID FORCE BINDINGS AND A BOX OF FUN DVD or A WISKEY DECANTER AND GLASS incase you don’t have use for wakeboard bindings 

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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’s footsteps — a WWE Hall of Famer — Wes took up the family business and became a professional wrestler. From hanging out with Hulk Hogan as a kid to putting in the work in the ring today, Wes shares what it really takes to make it in pro wrestling.
The crew also chats about surfing in Puerto Rico, life on the road, and what Wes has been up to lately. It’s a wild mix of wakeboarding history, wrestling stories, and good old-fashioned Bonifay banter.
👉 Tune in for epic stories from two worlds — wake and wrestling — with one of the best to ever do both.



STORIES NEVER DIE!!!!

THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUR


-SPIN TO WIN THE BANTER GIVE AWAY A MELIN HAT AND A POINTLESS SHIRT

-WES BRISCO INSTA
https://www.instagram.com/wesbrisco19/


-ACES 8’S STROY LINE 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTJDYrjYX4k

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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 candy) for the first time. It’s raw, funny, and a reminder that wakeboarding’s future is in great hands.

Parks and Shane also take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on what it was like when they were 12 and 13 — full of stoke, progression, and big dreams.

👉 Tune in for a mix of laughs, stories, and next-gen energy with CruzieeBoi and Blaze.


STORIES NEVER DIE!!!!

THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUR


-SPIN TO WIN THE BANTER GIVE AWAY TWO PAIRS OF PIT VIPERS AND A MELIN HAT 


CRUZE IG HANDLE 
https://www.instagram.com/cruzeeboi_wake/?hl=en

BLAZE REID IG HANDLE
https://www.instagram.com/blazereid_wake/?hl=en

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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, and the balance of growing up a West Coast rider now calling Florida home.
This episode is packed with stories, laughs, and insights into the life of one of wakeboarding’s top young riders who’s shaping the future of the sport.
👉 Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at Tyler’s journey, the wins, the lifestyle, and everything in between.


STORIES NEVER DIE!!!!

THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUR


-SPIN TO WIN THE BANTER GIVE AWAY A LA FAMILIA SWEAT SHIRT STRAIGHT FROM TYLER HIGHAM

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TYELR INSTA
https://www.instagram.com/tylerhigham/

LA FAMLIA INSTA
https://www.instagram.com/la.familiaco/?hl=en

FOR MORE LA FAMILIA GEAR
https://www.funkysnowboards.com/it-en/collections/la-familia?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKvyOlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp30CbTSHy8DzhDvjixPV7vLVVWxpzfZPadROj3JYszcUAejkYKo8_aQ3AMq9_aem_YioKpiBFd4aJDyIFTGgbHg

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 with Shane, Garrett has been behind the lens for some of the sport’s most iconic moments. Beyond the photos, he’s also one of the best writers to ever document wake culture, bringing stories to life in the magazines we all grew up on.
In this episode, Garrett catches up with Parks and Shane to swap stories, share the history behind some legendary shots, and reflect on decades of traveling the world with the best riders in the game.
👉 Tune in for a deep dive into the history, imagery, and adventures that shaped wakeboarding as we know it.


STORIES NEVER DIE!!!!

ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUR


-SPIN TO WIN THE BANTER GIVE AWAY SOME OF GARRETTS PRINTS OF THE BONIFAYS WINNERS CHOICE FROM GARRETTS WAKE VAULT.

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-GARRETTS CORTESE WEBSITE / THE WAKE VAULT
https://www.garrettcortese.com/index (https://www.garrettcortese.com/index)

-12 HONKEYS 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efLi2EHbkes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efLi2EHbkes)


-How The LF'N Grinch Stole Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xRxI3lu2c0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xRxI3lu2c0)

🎙️ 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 now creating music videos and running big productions. Tons of classic stories and a great look back with someone who helped shape so many of the iconic videos we all grew up on.

STORIES NEVER DIE!!!!

-SPIN TO WIN THE BANTER GIVE AWAY SOME CLASSIC POINTLESS CLOTHING AND DVDS.

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Brandon Parker’s website and YouTube page to see all the videos 

he’s worked on 

https://dtlalien.world (https://dtlalien.world/)

https://www.youtube.com/@dtlalien (https://www.youtube.com/@dtlalien)

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/sek5u3keos3k7fmbfa68j/014-BRANDEN-PARKER_2.wav?rlkey=qywdkccjc9jc0n3ogvci1nbg2&st=7orcbmtq&dl=0

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, Meagan and Guenther share what makes their dynamic so unique.
We also dive into their epic wedding in New Zealand, their experience seeing Dead & Company at the Sphere in Vegas, and a whole lot more.


STORIES NEVER DIE!!!! 

-SPIN TO WIN THE BANTER GIVE AWAY AN O’NEIL VEST AND CARE PACKAGE FROM NOMADIX TOWELS 

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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 Clermont stories, strategies for winning at blackjack, and what Rusty gets into when he’s not doing something (which is basically never).

This is more than just a throwback — it’s a look into the prime era of wakeboarding with one of the sport’s most dominant riders. The laughs are real, the memories are solid, and the vibes are high. You don’t want to miss it.

STORIES NEVER DIE!!!! 

-SPIN TO WIN THE BANTER GIVE AWAY A HYPERLITE WAKEBOARD, A RUSTY PROMODLE CRUISER

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