Vintage Wakeboard Podcast

Robert Absher
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Our mission is to honor the pioneers of wakeboarding and catalog it’s history. Join us as we discuss the roots of wakeboarding.

  1. 18. Mike Weddington

    07/20/2025

    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.

    4h 47m

  2. 07/10/2025

    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.

    1h 33m

  3. 07/10/2025

    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.

    1h 27m

  4. 07/10/2025

    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.

    1 hr

  5. 07/10/2025

    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.

    1h 7m

  6. 07/10/2025

    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

    1h 43m

  7. 07/10/2025

    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.

    1h 13m

  8. 07/10/2025

    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.

    1h 26m
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Our mission is to honor the pioneers of wakeboarding and catalog it’s history. Join us as we discuss the roots of wakeboarding.

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  • Creator
    Robert Absher
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Vintage Wakeboard Podcast
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