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The LAGO Podcast
by The Lago Podcast
• The Late Afternoon Glass Off •"Honest Surf Talk" A podcast for surfers, produced by surfers — we talk surfing, test surfboards and equipment, chase waves and document our travels.@zacwightman_ @finley.j_New episodes every Wednesday ⬇️Thanks to our sponsors: - madebyplasma- Yullis Brews - Childe Sunglasses - For 15% off your order CLICK HERE: https://childe.co/LAGO Support the brands that support LAGO!
Episodes
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HOW OSCAR BERRY BROKE THE CURSE | 2026 Season Debrief
This week, we sat down with Oscar Berry to unpack the highs, lows and realities of surfing on the world tour. Oscar opens up about managing expectations, dealing with tough losses and navigating life on the road when things don’t always go your way. We get into how he stays positive when…
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WHO'S WINNING PORTUGAL? | Peniche CT Preview + Ericeira CS Review
Who’s Winning in Portugal? | Peniche Preview We’re breaking down everything that went down at the recent Challenger Series event in Ericeira, Portugal. A few underground lads rose to the top, but once again, the CT surfers showed why they’re on tour, causing absolute havoc for the new recruits...
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IS THE SURF INDUSTRY IN CRISIS + WHAT IS CORE SURF?
Is the Surf Industry Actually Dying? In this episode, we sit down with industry experts Sam Griffiths and Lincoln Eather to take a deep dive into what’s really happening behind the scenes of the surf industry. From the current state of legacy brands, the impact of private equity and licensing…
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ETHAN EWING'S NEW BOARD'S + BRAZIL CHALLENGER SERIES WRAP
On this Ep, we kick things off with something we definitely didn’t see coming… Ethan Ewing riding asymmetrical boards shaped by Ryan Burch. What is going on there?! Is this the combo we didn't know we needed? We also spill the beans that we too have some asym’s coming and whether we will convert…...
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DID THE CHALLENGER SERIES JUST GET HARDER?
In this EP, we allow our intern Harry O’Brien, who you might recognise from our Central America vlogs, to the studio for a deep dive into everything happening in the world of competitive surfing. With the Challenger Series kicking off in Brazil, we break down who we think has what it takes to…
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TRESTLES PRO RECAP | AUSTRALIA'S NEWEST WORLD CHAMPS!
🔥 LAGO LISTENER EXCLUSIVE — 25% OFF CHILDE EYEWEAR We’ve teamed up with CHILDE Eyewear to bring LAGO listeners 25% OFF storewide for a very limited time only. 👉 https://childe.co/LAGO Now, onto the Trestles Pro... This week on LAGO, we break down one of the biggest talking points of the event:...
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SAM MCINTOSH | STAB MAG FOUNDER
For our 100th episode, we sit down with one of the most influential people in modern surf media... Sam McIntosh, the man behind STAB Magazine.From growing up surfing in Casino and Yamba, to working at Waves, writing a book with Taj Burrow and eventually building STAB into one of the biggest names...
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TRESTLES PRO PREVIEW + DAKODA WALTERS WINS STAB 100
Not even a faulty SD card could stop us from getting this one out. We first discuss Dakoda Walters' famous win at Stab 100 making him $100,000 US dollars richer. We then break down the heat draw for Trestles and reveal our fantasy teams. #surfing #surf #surfer
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WHO'S QUALIFYING FOR THE 'MINI-CUT'?
Once again we've been left without a heat draw for Trestles, luckily there was a lot to talk about from the last week of surfing. Sit back and let us update you on the latest news from the International QS events, the world junior titles currently ongoing in El Salvador and what the CT men need…
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FIJI PRO REVIEW | ERIN BROOKS IS QUEEN OF THE PACIFIC
We jumped straight into the studio after the WSL Fiji pro wrapped up to discuss all the major talking points. We dissect the wins of Erin Brooks and Cole Houshmand and pinpoint where we went wrong in our event predictions and fantasy teams. #surfing #surf #surfer
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SHELDON SIMKUS | LIFE AFTER THE QUEY
We were joined by Sheldon Simkus for a casual chat about what he's been up to. We delve into his time on the QS and Challenger Series, discuss why he gave it up, and find out how he's still been able to carve out a career as a pro surfer. We also discuss the reasons behind his recent move from...
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THE SURFING SUPER LEAGUE EXPLAINED | OWEN WRIGHT + CHRIS MATER
In the wake of the massive news regarding Australia's new competitive surfing pathway, we were lucky enough to be joined by Chris Mater and Owen Wright to explain what exactly The Surfing Super League is. We answer a lot of your questions and get a few inside scoops into what is happening behind...
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FIJI PRO FANTASY PICKS + SURFING SUPER LEAGUE?
In this episode we break down everything happening in the world of surfing right now. We make our Fiji Pro fantasy picks and go through the opening rounds and predict who we think will be having early success. We also dive into the huge news around the Surfing Super League and what it could mean...
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WE MESSED UP | TAHITI REVIEW + FIJI PREVIEW
Tahiti delivered plenty to talk about! In this episode, we break down everything that went down at the Tahiti Pro, including the standout performances, biggest moments and what caught us off guard. We also have to eat some humble pie in relation to one key prediction we made before the event......
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SHUT UP RONNY! | TEAHUPO'O SHOWS ITS TEETH
We jumped in the studio after an action packed day at the Tahiti pro to recap all the action that went on. It was one of the most memorable days of surfing in recent memory and came with a few interesting decisions from the judges such as Ramzi's questionable 8 point ride, Does Kelly need to hang...
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TAHITI PRO PREVIEW + US OPEN RECAP FROM LAPOINT
We jumped on the mics to wrap up all the action from the US Open (including 'that melt down') and give our predictions for the upcoming Tahiti Pro. With a cracking Teahupo'o forecast on the cards and a stacked draw, this event is looking like a banger. Check out Lapoint Costa Rica here:...
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12 HOURS TO THE COSTA RICA BORDER… WHAT HAPPENED?!
In this episode of The LAGO Podcast, we recap our wild 12-hour journey from Nicaragua to the Costa Rica border, and safe to say, it was NOT what we were expecting. Our driver was... We also unpack the final days of our Nicaragua surf trip, the waves we scored (and the waves we definitely didn’t),...
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PREVIEWING THE US OPEN FROM NICARAGUA | LAPOINT
Still with no camera bag or podcast equipment, we sat down in our beautiful air conditioned room at Lapoint's Los Clavos surf camp to talk through what we've been up to and preview the upcoming US open. We also chat about the first few days of waves in Nica and our first impressions of the camp…
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AIRPORT CHAOS IN CENTRAL AMERICA
1AM. Delayed bags. Customs chaos. Zero sleep. Still hit record. After a long 40 hours of travel dramas and minimal sleep, we set up the mics and recorded anyway. Why? Because we promised we’d never miss an episode, and we’re sticking to it. This week, we unpack the full travel saga heading to...
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SLATER SAYS STOP! + BALLITO CATCH-UP
This week’s episode is presented by FCS and their latest MAYHEM Driver & Pivot fins. First up, we give you a sneak peek at our FCS x Mayhem Fin Review, dropping LIVE on YouTube July 21st. No spoilers... but let's just say we scored some seriously fun waves to put the fins through their paces. We...
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2026 WSL CHALLENGER SERIES PREVIEW | AUSSIE EDITION
The Challenger Series is HERE! 🌏🏄🇦🇺An electric class of Australian QS graduates is set to take centre stage as the Challenger Series kicks off in Ballito, South Africa. For these surfers, it's the final step on the road to the Championship Tour. In this episode of The LAGO Podcast, we break...
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SOLI BAILEY Almost Never Surfed Again!!
SOLI BAILEY - Former World Surf League Championship Tour surfer, big wave charger, and modern-day surf explorer living every surfer's dream. Soli joins us for one of our favourite conversations yet.In this episode, Soli tells it all. From the hidden pressures of life on the Championship Tour, he...
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DOES THE WSL HAVE A RIO PROBLEM?
This week we're also stoked to announce our new partnership with CHILDE Eyewear. A brand that we are beyond stoked to work with! Use our exclusive link below for 15% off:https://childe.co/LAGORio is done and dusted... and to say it was a lacklustre event would be an understatement.From there, we...
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VAUGHAN BLAKEY 'S OBSESSION WITH SURFING
This week on the LAGO Podcast, we sit down with Vaughn Blakey - podcaster, surf commentator, frontman of Goons of Doom, former surf magazine editor, and one of surfing’s most unique voices.From his early years growing up with an obsession for surfing, to carving out a career in surf media, Vaughn...
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THE CLAIM THAT STOPPED THE NATION | BRAZIL FANTASY PICKS!
In this episode, we wrap up the finals day action from El Salvador (including our thoughts on that claim from Tyler Wright). We then go into our predictions and fantasy picks for the upcoming event at Rio. #surfing #surf #wsl #wave #surfer (0:00) Introduction(4:05) Fin's Travel Concerns(10:00)...
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THE GREAT FANTASY MELTDOWN | EL SALVADOR PRO
In the midst of one of the darkest weeks we've seen for event favourites and fantasy teams alike, we jump into the studio to break it all down. We also go over Jack Robinson's infamous drop-in and the priority mix-ups that don't seem to stop. Thankyou to everyone who has grabbed some merch, or…
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The Rise, Fall & Rise Again of COOPER CHAPMAN
On this episode, former professional surfer, podcaster, author, and mental health advocate Cooper Chapman joins us to share the highs and lows of life on the professional surfing tour, and the mental challenges that came with chasing his dream. Cooper reflects on his years travelling the world,...
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2026 WSL EL SALVADOR PREVIEW | FANTASY PICKS
Episode 79 is dedicated to south coast legend - Nathan Bartlett. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and the surf community of the south coast and beyond. Rest Easy Nathan ❤️. This episode we kick off by sharing a little more about our up coming trip to Central America and some concerns…
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RAGLAN CT REVIEW | FT. MATTY SCORRINGE
This week on The LAGO Podcast, we catch up with Matty Scorringe once again to break down everything from the Corona New Zealand Pro. Matty shares who looked the best on the ground, gives insight into what really happened during the seal attack incident, and explains how the event stacked up…
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Bemmy & Brad Dougherty | How Volcom Changed Surf Culture Forever
On this episode we deep dive into Matt Bemrose and Brad Dougherty’s pivotal roles at Volcom. The boys reminisce on the good ole days of brand, we ask Bemmy about his tour pursuit and if he wish he gave it one more crack, we chat the challenges big brands are facing in 2026 and what surfing looks...
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2026 RAGLAN CT PREVIEW | FANTASY PICKS
In this episode, we break down our picks for the 2026 New Zealand Pro, run through our fantasy team selections, and reveal what we’ve got planned for the event on day 1. To wrap things up, we give New Zealand’s most recognised surf coach, Matt Scorringe, a call. He shares expert local knowledge…
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2026 WSL SNAPPER REVIEW
In this episode, we chat all things Snapper Rocks. We ask ourselves, was this the best event ever to watch live? We share stories of what goes on after dark when the cameras are turned off and what it was like to be deep in the Connor Oleary support squad.
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2026 SNAPPER ROCKS PREVIEW - FT. MIKEY MCDONAGH!
Huge episode this week! We welcome our mate and 2024 Snapper Rocks champion, Mikey McDonagh, into the studio to go over all the action from Margaret River and what's to come at Snapper Rocks. We also caught up with Tim MacDonald, coach of George Pittar to give us the run down on GP's maiden win....
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THE AUSSIE TREMBLE?
The Margaret River Pro 2026 has delivered a strange mix - moments of world-class surfing, backed up by some seriously average conditions. We break down a run of messy competition days where a few big names have been caught out in the challenging conditions. We also get into the tension and peace...
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HAS BELLS LOST ITS RING? + MARGS PREVIEW!
In this episode, we break down a chaotic start to the World Surf League season, and yes… Zac’s board is getting a makeover. We ask the question most of us are thinking - should Bells still be on Tour? After a slow, stop-start event and some questionable conditions, we unpack whether tradition is...
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BELLS??
In this episode, we dive into the first WSL Championship Tour Event of the season, The Ripcurl Pro - Bells Beach. Shaky start for the WSL as we unpack early controversy, with people calling that the event should’ve run on the first day of the waiting period. Big names exit early to a few standout...
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CALLUM ROBSON: THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING
We sat down with Callum Robson just before he jetted off to Bells Beach to kick off the CT season.What stood out immediately was Cal’s passion - not just for improving himself, but for helping others do the same. By the end of the conversation, both Zac and I were seriously tempted to jump on the...
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2026 BELLS PREVIEW + FANTASY PICKS!
We're back again, this time to give our predictions for the upcoming RipCurl Pro Bells Beach. We run through the conditions, the new WSL format and give our fantasy picks. #surfing #surf #surfer #wsl #bells
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OUR 2026 WSL SEASON PREVIEW!
Strap in - this bad boy goes for three hours. We go through each surfer and assess their chances on this years CT. We select our Rookie of the year, top 5, and who will wear the crown at years end. Side note - We accidentally corrected ourselves about half way through in saying the Rio event has...
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HACKSAW HERDY - THE 2025 CHALLENGER SERIES WRAP-UP
Here's our recap of all the action from the final CS event at Merewether. We do a deep dive into the controversial calls surrounding Kade Matson and Mateus Herdy and answer your questions from the event. #surf #surfing #surfer #wsl
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LAYNE'S NEW SNEAKER DEAL? ABB WRAP-UP + MEREWETHER CS UPDATE!
We go through all the action from last weekend's Australian Boardriders Battle (ABB) Final. Plenty of controversies and even more good surfing. We also go through the updated qualification scenarios currently unfolding at the last CS event in Merewether. #surfing #surf
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MEREWETHER PREVIEW - WHO WILL QUALIFY?
In this weeks episode, we cover a huge week in surfing. - The new Aussie QS graduates who will take on the Changa this year. - Stab in the Dark X. - A brand new changa schedule (kinda). We finish with a deep dive into the qualification scenarios that will unfold in the upcoming Merewether CS…
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DO 10's EXIST ANYMORE?
In this episode, we discuss the recent developments in olympic qualification. We then recap both the Usher Cup and the Burleigh Pro which wrapped up over the last two weekends. We finish up answering a bunch of listener questions including 'Who is the worst surfer to win a CT event'?
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CONNOR O'LEARY EXPLAINS HOW TO GET SPONSORED IN 2026
We sat down with Connor O'leary with no agenda. Just a chat among mates that naturally ventured into some interesting topics within the surf world. We really enjoyed this one.
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AUSSIE DOMINATION AT PIPELINE!
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the recent Pipe Challenger Series event. We highlight in particular Australia’s dominance and why Callum's win was so well put together. We also discuss some sponsorship movements and have a quick look at the rankings heading into the final event at...
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CALL A PLUMBER! (PIPE'S F*****)
We jumped into the studio to review everything that has gone down so far in the Pipe Challenger Series event. We go over all the highlights, look at what's to come and touch on the challenging conditions that are forecast over the next week. #surfing #podcast #surfer #surf #wsl #pipe #hawaii
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'RAGS TO RICHES!
Sit back and let us run you through a hectic week of surfing. Raglan landed its very own Championship Tour event, John Florence hung up the leash (again), and the Pipe Challenger is about to fire with solid swell on the horizon. Tune in as we break down all the news and lock in our predictions…
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WHAT'S IN AUSTRALIA'S WATER?
This episode kicks off with a conversation around the recent shark attacks on Australia’s east coast and the difficult, often uncomfortable question of how they should be addressed. From there, we shift gears and break down the WSL World Junior Titles, recapping standout performances and key...
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LUKE THOMPSON: SHORT-TERM “NOs”!
For this week’s episode, we caught up with Luke Thompson, who’s currently enjoying a career-best season on the Challenger Series. We dive into his journey growing up in Durban, the emotions behind winning his home event in Ballito, and what it was like versing (and nearly beating) Jordy Smith at...
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Where Next For Medina?
We’re back! Welcome to the first episode of the LAGO Podcast for 2026. This week we discuss the recent sponsorship movements in detail and speculate where Medina could be heading. We also do a little preview of the upcoming WSL World Juniors event that will be taking place next week in the...
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• The Late Afternoon Glass Off •"Honest Surf Talk" A podcast for surfers, produced by surfers — we talk surfing, test surfboards and equipment, chase waves and document our travels.@zacwightman_ @finley.j_New episodes every Wednesday ⬇️Thanks to our sponsors: - madebyplasma- Yullis Brews - Childe Sunglasses - For 15% off your order CLICK HERE: https://childe.co/LAGO Support the brands that support LAGO!
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