The LAGO Podcast

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. #surfing #podcast #surfer #wsl

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 making between Jacob Willcox and Yago Dora - a rare bit of edge that added some intrigue to an otherwise inconsistent week.

Tough waves, genuine upsets, and a comp that’s still wide open - Margies doing its thing.

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 enough to justify its spot in the modern schedule. We also run through the standout heats, the upsets and take a moment to soak in Miggy’s win. To wrap it up, we lock in our picks for Margaret River and reveal Finley's challenge if his picks flop at the next event.

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 rookies and our fantasy teams take an absolute beating!

We also catch up with Cam and Rory, the brains behind the ALTO Pro Am, a fresh and exciting new surf contest heading to Sydney’s Northern Beaches over the Anzac Day long weekend. They tell us how the event came to life, what sets it apart, and what everyone can expect from this year’s comp.

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 QS and chase a pro surfing career ourselves.Whether you’re a surfer, a parent, or just someone looking to get better at what you do, there’s something in this for you.#surfing #wsl #surfer #waves #athlete

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

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 changed locations. The CT is still based there, it is the challenger series that has moved.

As always, thanks for listening!

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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.

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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.

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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 event (and of course your questions).