Summer Lunch Break

For Episode 25, Summer sits down with Aaron Rathy, a rider who’s known for his ability to take each aspect of wakeboarding and make it entirely unique to himself. A rider who’s been labeled, de-labled and re-labeled time and time again, but always stayed true to his passion. His goal was never to be a legend, but to push himself and the sport of wakeboarding to new limits. We think it’s safe to say he did both and did it quite well. Be sure to tune in to hear more!

For episode 24, Summer sits down with the 2022 Nautique Wake Series Champion and overall Wakeboard World Series Champion, Cory Teunissen! Cory is known for being a fierce competitor and finds himself in the top podium spot quite regularly. Recently, Cory has joined the Hyperlite team and in a matter of months, earned himself his own pro model board, the Hyperlite Capitol. Tune in to hear more!

For Episode 23, Summer sits down with professional wakeboarder, TV personality and cancer survivor, Alexa Score. Alexa is amazing both on screen and on a wakeboard. Today, she shares her story of being diagnosed with myeloid leukemia at the age of 16, moving out of her small hometown to pursue a life of wake and hosting three different TV shows! Tune in to hear it all, on Summer Lunch Break!

For Episode 22, Summer sits down with the general manager of Liquid Force, Don Wallace. Don has been apart of the LF’n family for 25 years and seen the wake industry from all perspectives and angles. Tune in to hear his stories of the brand’s relentless innovation and some of his fondest memories while being a part of it!

For episode 21, Summer sits down with 2021 ROTY winner, John Dreiling. John is well known for his ability to approach the sport in ways that not many others do. Placing a focus on how he can progress not only his riding, but help others do the same. Be sure to tune in and hear the inside scoop on some of John's latest projects like his “Wakeboarding the Florida Springs” edit and Mini Wake series!

For episode 20, Summer sits down with professional wakeboarder Carro Djupsjö! Carro shares her journey within the world of wake and how the graphic on her pro model board, the Slingshot Contrast, came to be. Fighting through not one but two ACL tears, Carro shares her story of injury, recovery, mental health and of course an amazing comeback!

For episode 19, Summer sits down with the Western Territory Director for Malibu Boats, Chris Loomis! Chris has been a part of the boating community since his early days and a part of the Malibu team for over 20 years! During this interview, Chris takes some time to discuss the innovation and developmental movements Malibu has made over the last 40 years to produce some of the industry's leading wake boats. Lucky for us, Chris shares the inside story on how the Malibu patented Surf System was developed!

For episode 18, Summer sits down with cable park wizard Crosse Bearden. Known for being one of the most progressive, humble and appreciative riders in the sport, as well as for his insane style both on and off the water, Crosse has been dropping jaws since the beginning! We catch up with Crosse to hear his story of creating a name for himself within the wake world, all things Space Mob Crew, the magical place that is Valdosta Wake Compound and what it was like being totally blindsided by the creation of his first ever pro model board!

For Episode 17, Summer sits down with 2021 Wakeboarding Mag Women’s Full Scope Award winner Jamie Lopina. Jamie has been a force to be reckoned with over the past year and she’s just getting started! During her interview, Jamie gives us some insight on the women’s wakeboarding scene and where she thinks it’s headed in the future as well as shares her exciting news of recently joining team Supra!

For episode 16, Summer sits down with professional wakeboarder Nic Rapa. Nic is known for his hardwired, competitive nature and aggressive training style. Not to mention, being a 3X title holder at the Pro Wakeboard Tour. We join Nic in the final days of quarantine before returning home to his family and friends in Australia. Nic shares his story of how his career as a professional wakeboarder came to be, what it’s like riding for Supra boats and how he stays driven, determined and focused on his riding not only during comp season, but year-round.