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/


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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.

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This week, Parks and Shane sit down with two of the freshest faces in wakeboarding — Daniel Johnson and Stefano Comollo — representing the next generation coming up out of Clermont.

Part of the crew known as the Outliners, these two have gone from local groms to riding in the pro division and making their presence known. Daniel (DJ) hails from North Carolina, while Stefano is originally from Italy, but their shared drive and time riding together has pushed both of them to a whole new level.

The boys get into:
🔥 What tricks they’re currently working on and pushing forward
🏆 What it’s like stepping into the pro wakeboarding scene
🧠 Helping Shane finally name an old trick he did years ago
🎙️ Turning the tables and asking Parks & Shane questions about the studio
⚡ Rapid fire questions, trivia, and getting to know the personalities behind the riding

These guys are right on the edge of breaking through in a big way, and it’s only a matter of time before they’re running with the top names in the sport.

If you want a look at the future of wakeboarding — this is it.

STORIES NEVER DIE!!!!

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DANIEL JOHNSON IG

https://www.instagram.com/djohnsonwake/

STEFANO COMOLLO

https://www.instagram.com/caramellow.sc/

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