This week, we're taking Bonifay Banter ON THE ROAD! Parks and Shane packed up the microphones and headed to Valdosta Wake Compound for Yard Sale 8, one of the wildest gatherings in wakeboarding!

No studio, just catching up with friends, checking out the action, and getting the inside scoop on everything going down at Yard Sale 8.

With some of the best riders and personalities in wakeboarding all in one place, you know there's no shortage of people to talk to or stories to tell.

The boys catch up with Wesley Mark Jacobsen with his wife Sina, and the man behind putting the whole event together Quinn Silvernale with Cross "Crawdad" Bearden on the mics, along with plenty of other familiar faces who stop by throughout the day.

Between the riding, the chaos, and all the friends showing up, this one is a little different from your normal episode of Bonifay Banter — and that's what makes it so much fun.

In this special episode:

🎤 Bonifay Banter hits the road for some on-site reporting at Yard Sale 8

🌊 Checking out all the action at Valdosta Wake Compound

🤘 Catching up with Wesley Mark Jacobsen and Sina

🦞 Quinn Silvernale and Cross "Crawdad" Bearden jump on the mics

😂 Random conversations, unexpected guests, and plenty of laughs

🚀 Getting a firsthand look at one of the most unique events in wakeboarding

There's something special about getting everyone together at an event like Yard Sale. It's not just about the riding — it's about the people, and the good times that make the wakeboarding community what it is.

So come hang out with Parks and Shane as they take you behind the scenes at Yard Sale 8!

This is Bonifay Banter, live from the middle of it all!

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This week, Parks and Shane welcome one of their closest friends, Jimmy LaRiche, to the Banter Studio for an episode packed with hilarious stories, old memories, and plenty of classic Bonifay chaos.

Jimmy goes way back with the Bonifay brothers, and their friendship goes way beyond wakeboarding. He was there when Shane met his wife, actually introduced Parks to his wife, and has been part of some of the biggest moments in both of their lives.

Over the years, Jimmy and Shane shared a bunch of the same sponsors, which meant traveling the world together, riding, filming, and getting into all kinds of trouble along the way. Somewhere between the contests, trips, and good times, the two became best friends. Jimmy even lived in the same neighborhood as Shane for years, making them practically neighbors when they weren't traveling together.

And it's not just Jimmy who's part of the Bonifay Banter family. The LaRiches have been a huge part of the podcast from the beginning, with Jimmy's mom and cousins helping out with everything from appearing on episodes to making merch and even designing the Bonifay Banter logo!

With this much history between them, you know the stories are going to be good.

And if you've ever wondered what number Shane is thinking of, you might want to tune into this episode!

Between the Halloween stories, never-before-released footage, fantasy football arguments, and the ridiculous memories these three share, this episode feels less like an interview and more like hanging out with a group of best friends who have way too much dirt on each other.

In this episode, the boys get into:

💍 Jimmy being there when Shane met his wife and introducing Parks to his

✈️ Years of traveling the world together while sharing sponsors

🎃 Some absolutely hilarious Halloween stories from back in the day

🏈 Fantasy football, trash talk, and who's really running the league

🎥 The wakeboard video section Shane and Jimmy filmed together that never got released

🏡 Years of being neighbors and all the good times that came with it

🤝 How the LaRiche family has helped make Bonifay Banter what it is today

🚤 Master Bash! The MasterCraft appreciation day that Jimmy helps put together

🔥 What Jimmy has been up to these days and what's next for him

This episode of Bonifay Banter is brought to you by MasterCraft — supporting progression on the water for generations. From chasing buoys and surfing endless waves to enduring Parks’ legendary bellyflops, MasterCraft has been at the center of watersports culture for more than half a century. There’s a reason there are more MasterCrafts on the water than any other towboat brand — a relentless commitment to performance, innovation, quality, and unforgettable days with your crew. Learn more at MasterCraft.com

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Another trip down memory lane with one of the guys who was actually there to capture it.

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Bonifay Banter — Episode 43 | Rodrigo Donoso

This week, Parks and Shane sit down with longtime friend and legendary photographer Rodrigo Donoso.

Rod has been around wakeboarding for a long time and has captured countless iconic moments along the way — including plenty of photos of the Bonifay brothers. He’s traveled, shot, and hung out with some of the biggest names in the sport, so you already know he came to the Banter Studio with some great stories.

The boys talk about how Rod first found wakeboarding, how he got started behind the camera, and what it was like documenting the sport during some of its most memorable years. They also look back at some of the photos and stories involving Parks and Shane and what was actually happening behind the scenes when those shots were taken.

But Rod’s career behind the camera goes way beyond wakeboarding these days. He talks about shooting everything from MMA and rodeo to foiling with Laird Hamilton, and how photographing so many different sports has kept things interesting after all these years.

In this episode:

📸 How Rod got into photography and wakeboarding
🤘 Years of shooting Parks, Shane, and some of wakeboarding’s biggest names
😂 The stories behind some classic Bonifay photos
🌎 Traveling and documenting the sport during an unforgettable era
🥊 What it’s like shooting COWBOY and cowboys
🐂 Photographing rodeo and completely different sports
🌊 Shooting foiling with Laird Hamilton
🎈 The classic hot air balloon story
🔥 And plenty more stories from decades behind the camera

Rod has been there for so many moments in wakeboarding history, but what makes this episode great is that he has the stories to go along with the photos. Between his history with the Bonifays, everything he’s seen through the lens, and where photography has taken him since, there’s a lot to unpack in this one.

This episode of Bonifay Banter is brought to you by MasterCraft — supporting progression on the water for generations. From chasing buoys and surfing endless waves to enduring Parks’ legendary bellyflops, MasterCraft has been at the center of watersports culture for more than half a century. There’s a reason there are more MasterCrafts on the water than any other towboat brand — a relentless commitment to performance, innovation, quality, and unforgettable days with your crew. Learn more at MasterCraft.com

STORIES NEVER DIE!!!!

THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUR

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Bruce Clem and longtime friend Scott Byerly hop in the studio for an episode that feels like opening up a time capsule from one of the best eras in wakeboarding.

Bruce was the mastermind behind the legendary wakeboard film For What It’s Worth, one of the early digital wakeboard videos and still one of the best snapshots of what it was actually like to be a pro wakeboarder back then. Bruce wasn’t just behind the camera — he was close friends with many of the biggest names in the sport, which meant he was always in the right place, at the right time, with the camera rolling.

And the stories prove it.

Bruce talks about how he first got into wakeboarding, how he met Pat Panakos, the making of For What It’s Worth, and what it was like filming and traveling with some of the most legendary riders of that era.

But this one goes way beyond wakeboarding.

The boys get into:

🎥 The story behind For What It’s Worth
📸 Bruce’s years as one of wakeboarding’s top photographers and filmmakers
🤝 How he became so close with the biggest riders in the sport
🌴 Meeting Pat Panakos and getting pulled into the wakeboard world
😂 Scott Byerly helping fill in the “yeah, that’s how it happened” details
🎤 A wild story involving Snoop Dogg
🚗 Some absolutely insane car accident stories
🛣️ Life on the road during one of wakeboarding’s wildest eras
🔥 And a whole lot more stories that somehow keep getting crazier

Bruce is one of those guests who can tell a story like nobody else, and having Byerly sitting next to him makes this episode even better. These guys were there for so many iconic moments, and hearing them remember how it all actually went down is something wakeboard fans are going to love.

If you’re into old-school wakeboarding, classic videos, photography, or just unbelievable stories from people who lived it, Episode 42 is a must-watch.

This episode of Bonifay Banter is brought to you by MasterCraft — supporting progression on the water for generations. From chasing buoys and surfing endless waves to enduring Parks’ legendary bellyflops, MasterCraft has been at the center of watersports culture for more than half a century. There’s a reason there are more MasterCrafts on the water than any other towboat brand — a relentless commitment to performance, innovation, quality, and unforgettable days with your crew. Learn more at MasterCraft.com

-IF YOU WANT TO WATCH FOR WHAT ITS WORTH FROM BRUCE AND PAT PANAKOS
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-SPIN TO WIN; THE BANTER GIVE AWAY SOME PRINTS FROM BRUCES ARCHIVE OF AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHS.

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This week, Parks and Shane sit down with Hank Amos, a guy whose career has taken him from the early days of waterskiing and wakeboarding all the way to some of the biggest movie sets in Hollywood.

Hank goes way back with the Bonifay family. He worked alongside Parks and Shane’s parents, Pete and Betty Bonifay, at Cypress Gardens, and Pete was even the one who taught Hank how to hang glide — which, as you can imagine, led to some pretty wild stories.

Hank was one of the original freestyle jumpers, helping push waterskiing forward by inventing tricks and taking jumping in a completely new direction. He was also there during the early days of professional wakeboarding, touring alongside riders like Zane Schwenk and watching the sport develop firsthand.

But that was only the beginning.

Hank eventually took his skills into the stunt world and built an incredible career as a stuntman and stunt coordinator, working on massive Hollywood productions including Avengers and plenty more.

In this episode, the boys get into:

🪂 Crazy hang gliding stories with Pete Bonifay
🌴 Working at Cypress Gardens and how Hank met Pete and Betty
⛷️ Pushing freestyle jumping and inventing new tricks
🚤 Stories from the early days of wakeboarding and life on tour
🎬 How Hank made the transition from watersports into Hollywood stunts
🔥 Why wakeboarders and waterskiers make such great stunt performers
💥 Behind-the-scenes stories from a career working on massive movies
😂 And, of course, plenty of stories from the early days that Parks and Shane have never heard before

Hank has been around for some incredible chapters in action sports history, and he’s got the stories to prove it. From flying hang gliders and pushing the limits on water to coordinating stunts on some of the biggest films in the world, this guy has lived one hell of a life.

If you love old-school waterskiing, Hollywood stunt stories, or just hearing from someone who was actually there when it all went down, Episode 41 is a good one.

This episode of Bonifay Banter is brought to you by MasterCraft — supporting progression on the water for generations. From chasing buoys and surfing endless waves to enduring Parks’ legendary bellyflops, MasterCraft has been at the center of watersports culture for more than half a century. There’s a reason there are more MasterCrafts on the water than any other towboat brand — a relentless commitment to performance, innovation, quality, and unforgettable days with your crew. Learn more at MasterCraft.com

September 5th is the Mastercraft Buzzer Beater presented by Parks Bonifay, there will be a live stream if you aren’t around central Florida but if you are and want to attend feel free, info on parks instagram or Mastercraft.com

-Live stream on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/live/XHBCeR3aFP4

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HARMONY

People coming together in one accord to accomplish something greater than they could ever achieve on their own.

WAKEBOARDING HISTORY FOR HARMONY

Alongside the tribute boat, riders, filmmakers, and friends are contributing one-of-a-kind memorabilia and donated experiences to help support Harmony.

STORIES NEVER DIE!!!!

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This week, Parks and Shane sit down with Fynn Bullock, a guy doing something not many athletes can say they do — competing professionally in two completely different board sports.

Fynn is a pro wakeboarder AND a pro snowboarder, spending half the year chasing summer on the water and the other half chasing winter in the mountains. And he's not just competing in both — he's winning.

Fresh off a massive contest win and a $50,000 payday at Wakefest, Fynn joins the boys to talk about what it takes to travel the world and compete at the highest level in two sports.

Parks is especially intrigued by how the two worlds cross over. Does training for snowboarding make Fynn a better wakeboarder? Does wakeboarding help him on the mountain? Or does trying to stay at the top of two sports actually make things harder?

The boys get into:

💰 Fynn's huge recent win and taking home $50,000 at Wakefest
🏂 Spending half the year competing as a professional snowboarder
🌊 Spending the other half traveling and competing as a professional wakeboarder
🤔 The similarities and differences between wakeboarding and snowboarding
💪 Whether competing in two sports helps or hurts his progression
✈️ What it's like basically traveling the world year-round
🔥 Spin To Win, Rapid Fires, and Patreon questions
🎥 Looking back at an edit Shane made with Fynn about five years ago and how much has changed since then

Fynn is one of those athletes who's hard to put in a box. Whether he's strapped into a wakeboard or a snowboard, he's finding ways to progress, compete, and win.

This is a great conversation about what it takes to chase two professional careers at the same time — and somehow make it work.

This episode of Bonifay Banter is brought to you by MasterCraft — supporting progression on the water for generations. From chasing buoys and surfing endless waves to enduring Parks’ legendary bellyflops, MasterCraft has been at the center of watersports culture for more than half a century. There’s a reason there are more MasterCrafts on the water than any other towboat brand — a relentless commitment to performance, innovation, quality, and unforgettable days with your crew. Learn more at MasterCraft.com

RANDALL HARRIS MEMORIAL AUCTION https://vandallboat.com

HARMONY

People coming together in one accord to accomplish something greater than they could ever achieve on their own.

WAKEBOARDING HISTORY FOR HARMONY

Alongside the tribute boat, riders, filmmakers, and friends are contributing one-of-a-kind memorabilia and donated experiences to help support Harmony.

STORIES NEVER DIE!!!!

THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUR

-SPIN TO WIN; THE BANTER GIVE AWAY SOME SUAY HATS SIGNED BY FYNN (ONE PRO WAKEBOARD TOUR) AND THE OTHER A SUAY, ALSO A OLDER STANDARD QUARTERLY MAG.

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Tune in for Episode 40 of Bonifay Banter with Fynn Bullock!

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Parks and Shane are joined by some of the best female wakeboarders in the world, Zahra Kell and Euge De Armas, just before Stop 2 of the Pro Wakeboard Tour. (This episode was recorded before the event and released afterward.) Since then, Euge has gone on to win the stop and now sits at the top of the Pro Tour points standings!

The girls stop by the Banter Studio for an awesome conversation covering everything from career-defining moments to life growing up on opposite sides of the world.

In this episode, the crew talks about:

🏆 Euge's journey to the top of professional wakeboarding and what has her riding better than ever

🩼 Zahra's crash on a ts 9 that tweaked her knee a little but not to worry, she will back on it in no time

🇦🇺 Growing up wakeboarding in Australia with Zahra

🇦🇷 Euge's upbringing in Argentina and how her older sister inspired her to start riding

💥 Some of their biggest crashes and the lessons they've learned along the way

🎥 Shane's memories of filming with them on Liquid Force trips in Australia, Lake Powell, and all over the world

⏸️ Zahra's decision to step away from riding for two years and what ultimately brought her back to the sport

ZAHRA KELL INSTA

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EUGE DE ARMAS INSTA

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The conversation is full of laughs, old stories, and great insight into what it takes to compete at the highest level. It was awesome having both of these incredible athletes back in the studio, and even better seeing the women's side of the sport continuing to grow and push wakeboarding forward.

Congratulations again to Euge on her Pro Tour victory, and best of luck to Zahra as she will be back for the next Pro tour.

This episode of Bonifay Banter is brought to you by MasterCraft — supporting progression on the water for generations. From chasing buoys and surfing endless waves to enduring Parks’ legendary bellyflops, MasterCraft has been at the center of watersports culture for more than half a century. There’s a reason there are more MasterCrafts on the water than any other towboat brand — a relentless commitment to performance, innovation, quality, and unforgettable days with your crew. Learn more at MasterCraft.com

RANDALL HARRIS MEMORIAL AUCTION https://vandallboat.com

HARMONY

People coming together in one accord to accomplish something greater than they could ever achieve on their own.

WAKEBOARDING HISTORY FOR HARMONY

Alongside the tribute boat, riders, filmmakers, and friends are contributing one-of-a-kind memorabilia and donated experiences to help support Harmony.

STORIES NEVER DIE!!!!

THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUR

-SPIN TO WIN; THE BANTER GIVE AWAY A LIQUID FORCE “EVERYONE WATCHES WOMENS WAKEBOARDING TEE SHIRT, LIQUID FORCE VEST AND SOME JETPILOT TEE SHIRTS

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