Bonifay Banter Podcast

34 - JOEL POLAND - BOINIFAY BANTER

This week, Joel Poland joins Parks and Erik Ruck in the studio while Shane is off in Germany. Joel is widely considered one of the best water skiers on the planet and holds multiple world records, so the boys were fired up to sit down and pick his brain about everything from the current state of waterskiing to where he thinks the sport could go in the future. The episode dives into: 🌍 Joel’s perspective on the evolution of waterskiing🚤 What it’s really like doing ski flying📏 How changing a slalom course setup even slightly could completely affect the sport🎙️ The mindset it takes to stay at the top Even though Joel comes from the waterski world, there’s a ton of crossover in mindset, progression, and dedication that any action sports fan will appreciate. It’s a fun and insightful episode packed with stories, opinions, and deep dives into one of the greatest skiers to ever do it. STORIES NEVER DIE!!!! THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUR -SPIN TO WIN THE BANTER GIVE AWAY A RONIX CARE PACKAGE FULL OF SOCKS AND OTHER GOODIES TO A LUCKY WINNER OF SPIN TO WIN -If you like the podcast and want to be a member to enter the spin to win and help get this thing made- https://www.patreon.com/BonifayBanter?utm_source=campaign-search-results 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms📺 Watch every episode on YouTube 👇 Follow & support Bonifay Banter:Instagram: @bonifaybanterPatreon: patreon.com/bonifaybanter

33 - CAMBELL SCARBOROUGH - BONIFAY BANTER

This week, Parks and Shane are joined by one of the gnarliest young riders in the game — Cambell Scarborough. Cambell pulls up to the studio straight off the water, still soaking wet, and brings that same energy into the conversation. Known for doing gnarly bigger gaps than just about anyone — male or female — she’s built a reputation on winching, massive gaps, and fearless riding, all fueled by a straight-up love for wakeboarding.  🌊 Rolling into the studio fresh off a session  💥 Her infamous crash  🏆 Taking her first win at 15  👊 Growing up with a brother who pushed her to go all in  🔥 The heavy video sections she just dropped  🛠️ Winching and sending it bigger than most  ❤️ Being a true fan of the sport while rising to the top of it Cambell’s passion is real, her riding is next-level, and this episode gives you a look at someone who’s not just in wakeboarding — she’s pushing it forward. If you want to see where the future of the sport is headed, this is it. STORIES NEVER DIE!!!! THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUR -SPIN TO WIN THE BANTER GIVE AWAY A HYPERLITE SWAG BAG MYSTERY PACKAGE TO A LUCKY WINNER OF SPIN TO WIN -If you like the podcast and want to be a member to enter the spin to win and help get this thing made- https://www.patreon.com/BonifayBanter?utm_source=campaign-search-results [https://www.patreon.com/BonifayBanter?utm_source=campaign-search-results] Follow & Support: Like, comment, and subscribe for more Bonifay Banter episodes. 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms 📺 Watch every episode on YouTube 👇 Follow & support Bonifay Banter: Instagram: @bonifaybanter Patreon: patreon.com/bonifaybanter

32 - SCOTT BYERLY (4/20 BIRTHDAY EPISODE) - BONIFAY BANTER

The Godfather of wake is BACK.  Scott Byerly returns to Bonifay Banter for round two—and this time, we’re dropping it on his birthday… 4/20 🎂 If you thought the first episode covered it all, You'd be wrong. This one dives into everything we didn’t get to the first time, and it goes deep. We also get a surprise call from Down South Dave, who taps in to tell firsthand stories from the legendary 1994 Worlds—giving a raw look at celeabrating with he winners (Scott and Gator) and what things were really like back then  Byerly breaks down how he met Seth Enslow and we realize how it helped influenced wakeboarding as a whole. It’s one of those behind-the-scenes moments that actually changed the trajectory of the sport. We also chat about Waketech and different variations of the flight 69. The board that changed the future of wakeboarding. We’re talking: * The 12 Honkeys era * Sending it on the infamous Limo Gap * The legend of Flight 69 and all its wild renditions * And digging through Byerly’s attic once again… as we give away another piece of wakeboarding history This is one of those episodes where the stories just keep stacking. STORIES NEVER DIE!!!! THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUR -SPIN TO WIN THE BANTER GIVE AWAY A REMOTE CONTROLLED SIGNATURE BOAT FROM SCOTT HIMSELF TO A LUCKY WINNER OF SPIN TO WIN -If you like the podcast and want to be a member to enter the spin to win and help get this thing made- https://www.patreon.com/BonifayBanter?utm_source=campaign-search-results [https://www.patreon.com/BonifayBanter?utm_source=campaign-search-results] Follow & Support: Like, comment, and subscribe for more Bonifay Banter episodes.

31- SHANNON GALLAGHTER w/ YESSENIA BOLANO - BONIFAY BANTER

This week on Bonifay Banter, Parks and Shane switch it up in a BIG way…  Joined by wildlife rehabilitator Shannon Gallagher (Flamingo Gardens & Wildlife Rescue of Dade County) and her partner in rescue Yessenia Bolano, this episode is ALL ABOUT THE BIRDS. And trust us—these stories are wild. (The work they do is done under proper licensing with fwc and usfws) From rescuing toucans and climbing trees to help bald eagles, to getting bitten in the process, Shannon and Yessenia break down what it really takes to dedicate your life to wildlife rescue. This isn’t just feel-good animal talk—this is boots-on-the-ground, hands-on, sometimes chaotic work that most people never see. Shannon dives deep into how she got started and what it actually takes to become a wildlife rehabilitator. If you’ve ever wondered how you can help injured animals or get involved yourself, this episode gives you real insight and direction. To mix things up even more, the girls flip the script and put Parks and Shane in the hot seat with a trivia game. Definitely a different kind of Bonifay Banter, but easily one of the most informative episodes yet.This one… the banter does it for the birds 🦅 Topics Covered: * Wildlife rescue stories (toucans, bald eagles & more) * What it takes to become a wildlife rehabilitator * Behind-the-scenes of Flamingo Gardens & Wildlife Rescue of Dade County * Getting bit on the job 😳 * How YOU can help injured wildlife * Trivia game flip – Parks & Shane vs. the bird experts STORIES NEVER DIE!!!! THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUR Eagle Live streams:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl_S8aw37aV-BkNsh-fDVyblOHQfbOLS5&si=g2AToTKrrd-WVf6x Flamingo Gardens: https://flamingogardens.org/donate-flamingo-gardens/ Wildlife Rescue of Dade county donation sites: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/wildliferescueofdade Venmo:  @Wildlife-RescueOfDadeCounty Extraordinary world episode link:  https://youtu.be/YUPxzb57ws8?feature=shared SHANNON GALLAGHER INSTA  https://www.instagram.com/shannongallagherrrr/ YESSENIA BOLANO INSTA https://www.instagram.com/sasassenia/ -SPIN TO WIN THE BANTER GIVE AWAY A TICKETS TO FLAMIGO GARDENS AND SOME MAGNETS OF BRADLEY “COOPER” TO A LUCKY WINNER OF SPIN TO WIN -If you like the podcast and want to be a member to enter the spin to win and help get this thing made- https://www.patreon.com/BonifayBanter?utm_source=campaign-search-results 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms📺 Watch every episode on YouTube 👇 Follow & support Bonifay Banter:Instagram: @bonifaybanterPatreon: patreon.com/bonifaybanter

30 - JAMES BALZER - BONIFAY BANTER

This week, Parks and Shane are joined by longtime friend, former teammate, and all-around legend James Balzer. Balzer and Shane go way back — from being sponsored together by Liquid Force and Monster Energy, to traveling the world on Brostocks, Monster trips, and countless photo shoots. This episode is packed with stories from those wild times and everything that’s happened since. The boys get into:  🏆 Podiuming at Brostock and the madness that came with it 🎢 The legendary SPR (Single Person Rollercoaster) — dreamed up by Shane and Jimmy Lariche and brought to life with Henny 🇨🇦 What it was like coming from Canada to spend winters riding in Florida 🏡 Living with Rusty 😂 Why Blazer is… naked so much ❤️ Meeting his wife and raising two badass kids ✈️ Years of travel, filming, and unforgettable moments James is one of those guys who always brings the energy, and this episode is full of laughs, stories, and classic Bonifay-era chaos. If you’ve been around wakeboarding or wakeskating for a while, this one’s going to hit. STORIES NEVER DIE!!!! THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUR -SPIN TO WIN THE BANTER GIVE AWAY A BROSTOCK GOODIE BAG TO A LUCKY WINNER OF SPIN TO WIN -If you like the podcast and want to be a member to enter the spin to win and help get this thing made- https://www.patreon.com/BonifayBanter?utm_source=campaign-search-results [https://www.patreon.com/BonifayBanter?utm_source=campaign-search-results] 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms 📺 Watch every episode on YouTube 👇 Follow & support Bonifay Banter: Instagram: @bonifaybanter Patreon: patreon.com/bonifaybanter