Vintage Wakeboard Podcast Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:53:15 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1830716 en-us © 2026 Vintage Wakeboard Podcast yes 196ef0b3-3ef1-50c1-96a1-245913e7d130 Robert Absher episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Robert Absher https://storage.buzzsprout.com/qwrd2h5trfizer4y8ojjxdopwjbt?.jpg Vintage Wakeboard Podcast 18. Mike Weddington 18. Mike Weddington 1995 World Wakeboard champ Mike Weddington is in the house! This guy lived it up in the 90s during the height of the wakeboard revolution.  We talk all about it on the latest episode of the Vintage Wakeboard Podcast. 

]]> 1995 World Wakeboard champ Mike Weddington is in the house! This guy lived it up in the 90s during the height of the wakeboard revolution.  We talk all about it on the latest episode of the Vintage Wakeboard Podcast. 

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17531556 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400 17217 18 full true 17. Jeff Heer 17. Jeff Heer Canada is known for producing wakeboard legends.  It must be in the water.  Today we get the opportunity to talk to one.  Jeff Heer!  Jeff had 4 pro models with Hyperlite in the 90s and is still involved in wakeboarding today.  Join us as we dive deeper into Jeff's story.

]]> Canada is known for producing wakeboard legends.  It must be in the water.  Today we get the opportunity to talk to one.  Jeff Heer!  Jeff had 4 pro models with Hyperlite in the 90s and is still involved in wakeboarding today.  Join us as we dive deeper into Jeff's story.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17487248 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0400 4365 full false 16. Shaun Murray 16. Shaun Murray Shaun Murray is a 4-time world wakeboard champ, Xgames champ, has his own video game, probably has more pro models or boards with his name on it than anyone, and the list goes on while doing it on a Hyerlite Wakeboard.  Join us in the Shaun Murray interview.  

Originally recorded September 14, 2022

]]> Shaun Murray is a 4-time world wakeboard champ, Xgames champ, has his own video game, probably has more pro models or boards with his name on it than anyone, and the list goes on while doing it on a Hyerlite Wakeboard.  Join us in the Shaun Murray interview.  

Originally recorded September 14, 2022

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17487237 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0400 6190 full false 15. Bill Porter 15. Bill Porter Bill Porter is the owner of Performance Ski and Surf out of Orlando, FL.  He's been selling wakeboards since they were invented.  So much history and great stories coming from Bill.  Bill has also influenced the sport by sponsoring some of the best riders, to starting legendary wake contests, to even coming out with limited edition wakeboards sold exclusively in his shop.  Join us to learn more about Bill Porter.

]]> Bill Porter is the owner of Performance Ski and Surf out of Orlando, FL.  He's been selling wakeboards since they were invented.  So much history and great stories coming from Bill.  Bill has also influenced the sport by sponsoring some of the best riders, to starting legendary wake contests, to even coming out with limited edition wakeboards sold exclusively in his shop.  Join us to learn more about Bill Porter.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17487141 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0400 3991 full false 14. Cobe Mikacich 14. Cobe Mikacich World champion Cobe Mikacich is a legend in wakeboard history.  He's had over 10 pro models in just the 90s, been a hug influence in O'Brien Wakeboards for over 20 years and invented several practical boat products that help make your life easier.  Stoked to have Cobe on the podcast.

]]> World champion Cobe Mikacich is a legend in wakeboard history.  He's had over 10 pro models in just the 90s, been a hug influence in O'Brien Wakeboards for over 20 years and invented several practical boat products that help make your life easier.  Stoked to have Cobe on the podcast.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17487122 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0400 3625 full false 13. Aaron Stumpf 13. Aaron Stumpf Aaron Stumpf has been working at Hyperlite Wakeboards for over 30 years and has been shaping boards for over 20.  If you're riding a Hyperlite,  there's a good chance he's had a part in it.  Listen to Aaron's stories on the latest episode of the Vintage Wakeboard Podcast.

]]> Aaron Stumpf has been working at Hyperlite Wakeboards for over 30 years and has been shaping boards for over 20.  If you're riding a Hyperlite,  there's a good chance he's had a part in it.  Listen to Aaron's stories on the latest episode of the Vintage Wakeboard Podcast.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17487085 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0400 5217 full false 12. Parks Bonifay 12. Parks Bonifay Parks Bonifay is one of those guys you consider a lifer in wakeboarding.  From waterskiing baby, to winning XGames to barefooting behind a formula 1 car.  Parks has done it all.  Lots of good stories on this episode.  

]]> Parks Bonifay is one of those guys you consider a lifer in wakeboarding.  From waterskiing baby, to winning XGames to barefooting behind a formula 1 car.  Parks has done it all.  Lots of good stories on this episode.  

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17487070 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0400 5582 full false 11.2 Erich Schmaltz 11.2 Erich Schmaltz Part 2 - From riding for Skurfer, to competing in the first Worlds, to having one of the first pro models, to inventing new ways to ride without bindings, to starting his own wakeboard company; Erich Schmaltz has done so much in the sport of wakeboarding.  Join us as we discuss his incredible journey.

]]> Part 2 - From riding for Skurfer, to competing in the first Worlds, to having one of the first pro models, to inventing new ways to ride without bindings, to starting his own wakeboard company; Erich Schmaltz has done so much in the sport of wakeboarding.  Join us as we discuss his incredible journey.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17487046 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400 3699 full false 11.1 Erich Schmaltz 11.1 Erich Schmaltz Part 1 - From riding for Skurfer, to competing in the first Worlds, to having one of the first pro models, to inventing new ways to ride without bindings, to starting his own wakeboard company; Erich Schmaltz has done so much in the sport of wakeboarding.  Join us as we discuss his incredible journey.

]]> Part 1 - From riding for Skurfer, to competing in the first Worlds, to having one of the first pro models, to inventing new ways to ride without bindings, to starting his own wakeboard company; Erich Schmaltz has done so much in the sport of wakeboarding.  Join us as we discuss his incredible journey.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17487030 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400 3848 full false 10. 90s Hyperlite Art Guys 10. 90s Hyperlite Art Guys Some of the best wakeboard art in the 90s was coming from Hyperlite.  Scott Cook, Tony Teske and Mike Anderson was the guys making the magic from behind the scenes.  From the oringinal Hyperlite, to the Shapiro's flame board, to Murray's bug board.

]]> Some of the best wakeboard art in the 90s was coming from Hyperlite.  Scott Cook, Tony Teske and Mike Anderson was the guys making the magic from behind the scenes.  From the oringinal Hyperlite, to the Shapiro's flame board, to Murray's bug board.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17487011 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400 5176 full false 9. Rich Nolan 9. Rich Nolan Rich Nolan is a wakeboard shaping guru from the 80s and 90s.  He's made boards for HO, Jobe, Kidder, Fulltilt, Blindside, Surf Alley, Rusty, Epoch, Wake Tech, Straight Line, Lunatic, K2 and Nolan Designs.  His footprint is huge.  Join us as we discuss his journey on the Vintage Wakeboard Podcast.

]]> Rich Nolan is a wakeboard shaping guru from the 80s and 90s.  He's made boards for HO, Jobe, Kidder, Fulltilt, Blindside, Surf Alley, Rusty, Epoch, Wake Tech, Straight Line, Lunatic, K2 and Nolan Designs.  His footprint is huge.  Join us as we discuss his journey on the Vintage Wakeboard Podcast.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17486985 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400 3158 full false 8.2 Dean Lavelle 8.2 Dean Lavelle Part 2 - To winning 1996 Worlds, to having 6 Hyperlite pro models, to creating and inventing wake related products, to be one of the most versatile watersports athletes ever; Dean Lavelle is a legend. Join us as we discuss this hall of famer's impressive wake journey on the Vintage Wakeboard Podcast.

]]> Part 2 - To winning 1996 Worlds, to having 6 Hyperlite pro models, to creating and inventing wake related products, to be one of the most versatile watersports athletes ever; Dean Lavelle is a legend. Join us as we discuss this hall of famer's impressive wake journey on the Vintage Wakeboard Podcast.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17486934 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400 3059 full false 8.1 Dean Lavelle 8.1 Dean Lavelle Part 1 - To winning 1996 Worlds, to having 6 Hyperlite pro models, to creating and inventing wake related products, to be one of the most versatile watersports athletes ever; Dean Lavelle is a legend. Join us as we discuss this hall of famer's impressive wake journey on the Vintage Wakeboard Podcast.

]]> Part 1 - To winning 1996 Worlds, to having 6 Hyperlite pro models, to creating and inventing wake related products, to be one of the most versatile watersports athletes ever; Dean Lavelle is a legend. Join us as we discuss this hall of famer's impressive wake journey on the Vintage Wakeboard Podcast.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17486925 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400 2878 full false 7. Greg Nelson 7. Greg Nelson From one of the most stylish riders in the 90s, to starting up Double Up Wakeboards, to having his own action figure, to now being the VP of Marketing for Hyperlite Wakeboards.  Greg Nelson is one of the most recognizable legends in wakeboarding and has made it a career.  Join us as we discuss his journey.

]]> From one of the most stylish riders in the 90s, to starting up Double Up Wakeboards, to having his own action figure, to now being the VP of Marketing for Hyperlite Wakeboards.  Greg Nelson is one of the most recognizable legends in wakeboarding and has made it a career.  Join us as we discuss his journey.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17486907 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400 2885 full false 6. Pat McElhinney 6. Pat McElhinney Pat McElhinney used to be O'Brien Wakeboards' team manager and board shaper in the 90s. He has the best O'Brien collection in the world hands down.  He also owns McElhinney Wakeboard School which has teaching wake for over 30 years.  Join us as we discuss Pat's impressive wake career.

]]> Pat McElhinney used to be O'Brien Wakeboards' team manager and board shaper in the 90s. He has the best O'Brien collection in the world hands down.  He also owns McElhinney Wakeboard School which has teaching wake for over 30 years.  Join us as we discuss Pat's impressive wake career.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17486887 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400 4093 full false 5. Josh Smith 5. Josh Smith In the early 90s, the king of style and grabs was no other than Josh Smith.  Josh has his hand in many firsts, wake companies and his share of pro models.  Join us as we discuss Josh's wake career.

]]> In the early 90s, the king of style and grabs was no other than Josh Smith.  Josh has his hand in many firsts, wake companies and his share of pro models.  Join us as we discuss Josh's wake career.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17486801 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0400 4562 full false 4.2 Rich Goforth 4.2 Rich Goforth PART 2 - There's a lot of history behind Rich Goforth. Not only was Rich the team manager for Wake Tech, Liquid Force and Thruster, he has never ending stories of the past that makes him a wakeboard treasure.  Join us as this unforgettable legend tells how things used to be.

]]> PART 2 - There's a lot of history behind Rich Goforth. Not only was Rich the team manager for Wake Tech, Liquid Force and Thruster, he has never ending stories of the past that makes him a wakeboard treasure.  Join us as this unforgettable legend tells how things used to be.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17482516 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 3238 full false 4.1 Rich Goforth 4.1 Rich Goforth There's a lot of history behind Rich Goforth. Not only was Rich the team manager for Wake Tech, Liquid Force and Thruster, he has never ending stories of the past that makes him a wakeboard treasure.  Join us as this unforgettable legend tells how things used to be.

]]> There's a lot of history behind Rich Goforth. Not only was Rich the team manager for Wake Tech, Liquid Force and Thruster, he has never ending stories of the past that makes him a wakeboard treasure.  Join us as this unforgettable legend tells how things used to be.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17482485 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0400 3008 full false 3. Harley Clifford 3. Harley Clifford Had the opportunity to talk to Harley Clifford while he was in quarantine in Australia. Join us as we discuss Harley's impressive wakeboard career and the 25th anniversary Liquid Force heritage collection.

]]> Had the opportunity to talk to Harley Clifford while he was in quarantine in Australia. Join us as we discuss Harley's impressive wakeboard career and the 25th anniversary Liquid Force heritage collection.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17482376 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0400 4400 full false 2. Ken Bernard 2. Ken Bernard Join us as we reminisce the early Hyperlite days and go through Herb O'Brien and Ken Bernard's personal wakeboard collection.  Ken also talks about holding the world record for Skiboard Slalom and his involvement with HO and Hyperlite.

]]> Join us as we reminisce the early Hyperlite days and go through Herb O'Brien and Ken Bernard's personal wakeboard collection.  Ken also talks about holding the world record for Skiboard Slalom and his involvement with HO and Hyperlite.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17482362 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1980 full false 1. Chris Durham 1. Chris Durham The first episode of the Vintage Wakeboard Podcast is out! We kick it off with Chris Durham, the owner of Wake Tech Wakeboards.  Let's get it.

]]> The first episode of the Vintage Wakeboard Podcast is out! We kick it off with Chris Durham, the owner of Wake Tech Wakeboards.  Let's get it.

]]> Robert Absher Buzzsprout-17482333 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 5032 1 full false