Rusty Malinoski is one of the biggest names in wakeboarding and has see it all when it comes to the watersports industry. From video parts to contests, Rusty has etched his name into the history of wakeboarding. Has Rusty hit the most double ups of anyone in the world? Probably. Winning the most prestigious contests, traveling the world and riding in some of the most exotic places, getting picked up in your backyard in a helicopter, 11lb setups, countless broken boards, and towers made out of exhaust pipes. Listen to all that and much more in episode 14 of the Grab Matters Podcast! Available to stream on all major platforms.

Quint Noble is part owner in one of the biggest apparel companies in the wakeboard industry. Quint is a wakeboarder and snowboarder himself and found himself loving everything about boardsports culture at a young age. In this episode Quint details how his journey in wakeboarding is different than previous guests, his experience as a small business owner, and the pro's and con's of being intertwined within the core of the wakeboarding community. Shots, rail jams, student loans, living check to check, sponsoring kids, and roads trips. Listen to that and much more in Episode 13 of the Grab Matters Podcast, available on all major streaming platforms!

Clark Davis is a husband, father, wakeboarder, and was once a part owner in one of the most progressive cable parks in the world, Jibtopia. Clark began wakeboarding behind the boat at Belews lake in North Carolina. After high school, Clark took some time off from riding and attended college. Getting some of his first cable laps at Jibtopia, Clark quickly developed a unique style for riding his board, which still shows today. Jibtopia, heat stroke, winching, full parts, back to back knee injuries, winning the biggest video contest of the year. Clark is a joy to be around and his energy is infectious.  Listen to all that and much more in Episode 12 of the Grab Matters Podcast, available everywhere podcasts are heard.

Terry Bailey began his wakeboard journey in the early 2000's, initially riding strictly behind the boat. It wasn't until he moved to Orlando that he got a taste for the rail scene in wakeboarding. Once getting the hang of cable, Terry continued to pursue his passion for rail riding, ending up at Valdosta Wake Compound in the early days of their construction. Coalition movies, life changing surgeries, legendary parties, traveling across the planet, the life of Terry Bailey is a unique one, and he has certainly cemented himself as a key player in wakeboarding. Listen to all that and much more on Episode 11 of the Grab Matters Podcast.

Alex Aulbach is a 27 year old professional wakeboarder from Landshut, Germany. In his early years Alex played a lot of hockey and was considering that as a potential career path. Having grown up watching skateboarding and snowboarding, Alex started to pursue those sports a bit more as he got older, specifically snowboarding. After a decent competitive season Alex quickly realized he was not going to be hucking double corks, and wasn’t getting enough snow time to stay competitive. Once discovering wakeboarding Alex quickly progressed, but always kept a positive attitude and focused on having fun. Fast forward a few years and Alex found his way on the Hyperlite team, which sparked a new chapter in his career, which eventually led to getting his own pro model board.

Erik Ruck is a former professional wakeboarder, X Games medalist, Pro Tour champion, TOTY winner, and much more. Having grown up in Wisconsin, Erik was very into watersports at a young age. He really took a liking to trick skiing, and right as wakeboarding was invented Erik was hooked. Picking up sponsors as he progressed during the summer Erik made the decision to move to Orlando and make a career out of wakeboarding. With wakeboarding, and extreme sports in general, being as popular as they were, Erik and the rest of the "Pointless Posse" crew were doing well for themselves. This crew included big names like Parks and Shane Bonifay, Chad Sharpe, and Danny Harf. As he began to transition out of being an athlete, Erik took a more behind the scenes role with Square One. Erik still lives on Clear Lake in Florida and is just as passionate about wakeboarding as he was when he was an athlete. Without Erik, wakeboarding and its culture, would surely be in a different spot.

Dylan Miller is professional wakeboarder hailing from the great white north, Canada. Dylan grew up playing tons of sports, but hockey and wakeboarding were his main two. After deciding not to pursue a career becoming a hockey player Dylan poured everything into wakeboarding. Working on an oil rig in the off-season to save money to ride the rest of the year, Dylan has never been shy of hard work. Dylan is one of the few riders in wakeboarding to have talent in all 3 disciplines, the boat, cable, and winch. With plenty of video parts, including an X Games Real Wake part, as well as a part in the standout Formats Film by Taylor Hanley, Dylan has helped influence a generation of riders with his unique style and approach to riding. From having a relationship with the McMorris brothers, to getting a pro model with Slingshot, Dylan has plenty of stories and a great outlook on life.

From the boat to the cable, and even the winch, Guenther Oka is easily one of the most talented wakeboarders to ever do it, and at just 24 years old he has accomplished more than most riders will in their entire career. Guenther has a competitive mindset which has helped get him to where he is today, with plenty of contest wins behind the boat and at the cable. Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, Guenther began riding behind the boat in his childhood where he quickly progressed. After a cable park opened right by him in 2009 Guenther was able to begin working on being the great all around rider he is today. With a unique riding style and a craving for simply having fun on his board, Guenther is one of wakeboarding's gems and has a great attitude about our sport. Riding for the sports biggest brands like Red Bull, Liquid Force, O'Neill, and Axis, Guenther has experienced plenty and was a pleasure to chat with.

John Dreiling could very well be the smartest wakeboarder to ever hit the water. From starting college at the ripe age of 16 to getting accepted into M.I.T, John has taken his book smarts and applied it to his wakeboarding. Analyzing his Instagram analytics John has used his smarts to progress his wakeboarding and help himself grow as a human. John's success isn't without adversity, as his father passed away when he was in the throws of competing. With a strong support system and a kickass wife, John has been able to land a pro model with Slingshot, as well as signature features with UNIT Parktech. Johnny D is incredibly smart, but also passionate about wakeboarding and very in tune with the core side of the sport.

Dylan Mead might be the most well known wakeboarder that a lot of riders have never heard of. Known for his riding and filming in the ZMT movies, Dylan has had a passion for boarding since he was young, getting his start on the water at a very young age in southeast Michigan. Having ridden, and worked at, tons of wake parks Dylan is passionate about the sport, and has a deep understanding of what the board sport culture consists of. From struggling with mental illness and addiction to getting kicked out of tons of winch spots, Dylan has a solid grasp on life and is a joy to talk to.