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 also unpack one of the biggest stories in surfing right now: the World Surf League's new partnership with THE TEAM. On paper, it has the potential to be a game-changing move for professional surfing, but we also discuss whether past controversies involving former THE TEAM leadership could create unwanted headlines for the partnership.

We dive into Stab's Surf 100, discussing the rankings, the surfers who made the list, and who might have been overlooked.

Plus, we wrap things up with a quick look at the Ballito Challenger Series in South Africa, highlighting the standout performances and what aussie lads are looking spicy…

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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 down every Australian competing this season - how they qualified, their strengths and the story behind their journey.Whether you're a die-hard surf fan or looking for someone to follow throughout the Challenger Series, this is your ultimate guide to Australia's next generation of surfing talent.If you were looking for a new set of Childe sunglasses, make sure to use our link to secure a 15% discount on all styles: https://childe.co/LAGO👇 Let us know in the comments:Who finishes highest? Who qualifies for the CT? Who's your dark horse?🎙️ Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow LAGO on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook for daily surf content.🔔 Subscribe for weekly surf podcasts, Challenger Series coverage, WSL analysis, athlete interviews and everything happening in the world of surfing.#Surfing #WSL #ChallengerSeries #Ballito #AustralianSurfing #RoadToTheCT #TheLAGOPodcast #SurfPodcast #CompetitiveSurfing #WorldSurfLeague #Surf #CTQualification #SurfNews

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 shares the highs, the setbacks, and a firey paddle battle with a world champ that got a little heated.

We unpack the wave of a lifetime at Cloud break, Fiji, the story behind how he scored it, and dive deep into Maps to Nowhere, including what has to be one of the greatest barrels ever ridden in modern surfing.

Soli also opens up about the terrifying Pipeline accident that left him with a life-altering neck injury and multiple doctors telling him he may never surf again. He shares how he processed the news, fought his way back, and found a new purpose beyond competitive surfing.Whether you're into surfing, big waves, the WSL, travel, adventure, or inspiring comeback stories, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

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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 unpack everything that happened in Rio. We break down the standout performances, debate whether Rio still deserves a place on the Championship Tour, and dive into the growing conversation around claims that Yago Dora has been receiving favourable judging from the WSL.We also reveal who came out on top in this week's Fantasy league (although Zac is convinced the whole thing was rigged), answer another round of your listener questions, and wrap things up by looking ahead to the Challenger Series event in South Africa and the surfers we'll be keeping a close eye on.As always, thanks for tuning in. If you're enjoying the show, leave us a rating, Drop a comment, and we'll see you next week.

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 takes us through the experiences that shaped his path.

We dive into the golden era of surf magazines, finding purpose through storytelling, his relationship with his brother, and the moments that fuelled a lifelong surf froth.

We also unpack the current state of professional surfing, the WSL, surf culture, and some of the biggest opinions and conversations shaping the sport today. Expect plenty of laughs, honest reflections, deep conversations, and the kind of surf chat that only Vaughn can deliver.#surf #surfer #surfing #podcast

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.

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(0:00) Introduction(4:05) Fin's Travel Concerns(10:00) OzTag GF Victory(13:30) Win Yullis Beer(16:41) El Salvador Wrap Up(51:30) The Tyler Claim(1:00:50) Men's Semis(1:04:40) Ladies Final(1:08:50) Men's Final(1:13:15) Fantasy Results(1:17:35) Rio Preview(1:19:20) Fantasy Teams

(1:34:10) Listener Q's

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.

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(0:00) Intro

(9:10) Chris Cote

(17:30) Mens Rd 1

(22:33) Ladies Rd 1

(30:20) Mens Rd 2

(1:05:31) Ladies Rd 2

(1:15:20) Lob VS Cal

(1:19:25) Marco VS Yago

(1:22:30 )Jack Robinson Drop-In

(1:25:59) Listener Q's

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, competing alongside the likes of Matt Banting, Connor O'Leary, and many others, offering an honest insight into the realities of professional sport behind the scenes.

We then dive into Cooper's work in the mental health space. He opens up about the moment that sparked his passion for mental health awareness—seeing his father cry for the first time—and how that experience shaped the path he's on today.

To wrap things up, we discuss practical ways we can all make small but meaningful changes to improve our wellbeing and become better versions of ourselves.

We hope you enjoy the conversation.

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 with sitting next to each other for 15 plus hours. We also dive into the upcoming Surf City El Salvador Pro, set to kick off on Friday. As always - we run through who’s looking good and who we have picked for our fantasy team. Check out Lapoint camps below to book your next surf trip!

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 against the other stops on tour this season.

We also review our fantasy results to find out who’s facing another challenge/punishment after another rough week of picks. Plus, we reveal some exciting news about an upcoming LAGO surf trip to Central America thanks to Lapoint Surf Camps (https://www.lapointcamps.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)