The LAGO Podcast

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