The LAGO Podcast

Two mates; a has-been and a never-been, talking all things surfing.

#56 - Are You Smarter Than A QS Surfer? + LAGO Song

The dribbliest of episodes to finish off the year. We run over all the latest surfing news, listen to our first ever song written for us, and finish off with a battle of the brains featuring Harry O'Brien and Keenan Crisp. We laughed a lot in this one. Thankyou to everyone who has tuned in this year and helped us get off the ground! 2026 will be bigger and better!

12-23
01:18:02

#55 - Jackson Baker: Does Asking John John For A Wave At Pipe Work?

In this episode, we’re joined by former WSL World Tour surfer and current Challenger Series competitor Jackson Baker. We dive into his journey growing up as a grom who was “winning everything,” before his world was turned upside down in 2016 with the loss of his mum to breast cancer. Jacko opens up about navigating that grief, the adversity that followed, and how he fought his way to the highest level of the sport. We also chat about where he’s at right now and his push to earn a spot back on the elite stage. Strap in, this one’s a doozy!

12-16
01:43:13

#54 - Chris Cote: Stories From The Golden Era Of Pro Surfing

In this episode, we talk to a man who wears many hats. WSL and skate commentator, podcaster, journalist, and former editor in chief of Transworld Surf (just to name a few). We dig into the 14 year 'party' that was Transworld surf and why it came to an end. We also dive into his current role as part of the WSL's commentary team and pick his brains on the new schedule and format for 2026.

12-09
01:05:16

#53 - World Champs Return + Big WSL Changes!

In this episode we get right into the latest developments from the WSL World Tour. New schedule, new format, but some familiar faces re-joining the conversation. 2026 is shaping up to be a banger! 

12-02
01:08:05

#52 - Plan B Ain't So Bad: The James Wood Story

In this episode we welcome James Wood (Woody) into the studio. A friend of ours who has seen everything in the world of surfing. After winning two World Junior Titles and venturing out onto the QS, James was unable to kick on and qualify for the tour. Instead he carved out his own pathway as a gun shaper and an elite level surf coach to the likes of Mikey McDonagh and Connor O'leary. This episode covers James' surfing career, his thoughts on the current state of surfing + we also pick his brains on board design and next years WSL world tour. #surfing #podcast #wsl #surfer #surf

11-25
01:33:41

#51 - Zeke & Letty Talk Surf Fights, Jail Time and Jet-Ski Crashes

In this week's episode we were lucky enough to have a chat with Jacob ‘Zeke’ Szekely and Letty Mortenson. Plenty of laughs in this one but also some gold with Zeke delving into his troubled upbringing, spending time in jail and overcoming drug and alcohol issues to have a successful surfing career. Letty talks us through his much different path and touches on his experiences filming ‘Corners Of The Earth: Kamchatka’. We think you’ll enjoy this one!

11-18
01:21:56

#50 - The Curious Case Of Hurley's Socials

Episode 50 already! Thanks so much to everyone who continues to tune in each week - we're having a ball. In this episode we discuss the latest surf news, what's going on with Hurley's social media and give a brief wrap up of the Taiwan QS 6000 that just finished.

11-11
59:17

#49 - Do We Value History Too Highly?

In this episode, we cover all the latest news in surfing. New sponsorship movements, OnlyFans supporting professional surfers and Ellie Coffey causing uproar in India. We also ponder the question; do we regard historical figures so highly that it diminishes the current state of surfing?#surfing #podcast #australia #wsl

11-04
01:15:05

#48 - Lennix Smith Tapped Out Hughie Vaughan!

In this week's episode, we sit down with two of the hottest young prospects in surfing who also happen to be best friends; Lennix Smith and Hughie Vaughan. Tune in and hear the lads talk about their careers, their friendship and their personal lives, leaving very few details to the imagination.

10-28
40:21

#47 - Saquarema Challenger Series Break-Down

In this episode, we run through all the talking points from the Challenger Series event that just wrapped up in Brazil. Samuel Pupo and Yolanda Hopkins coming away with wins and cementing their spots on next years Championship Tour.#surfing #podcast #surfer #surf

10-21
01:06:32

#46 - Inside Stab High 2025 (And The Afterparty)

In this episode, we recap an amazing weekend spent at Urban Surf Sydney for the annual Stab High event. It was easily the best event we've both been to and we even managed to sneak our way into the afterparty. Tune in to hear what went down. #surfing #podcast #surfer #surf #stab #air

10-14
01:23:06

#45 - WSL Ericeira Wrap-Up + Brazil Preview!

We cover all the action from the recent challenger series event in Ericeira where Kauli Vaast and Tya Zebrowski bring home the wins for France. We then go into our preview of the upcoming challenger series event in Brazil and make our predictions. To finish we take a look at who's going to be in the Stab High event which takes place in sydney this weekend (Leak: Yago Dora and Molly Picklum will be there!).

10-07
01:06:19

#44 - Who Killed The Springsuit?

In this episode, we discuss some recent ick's we've noticed in the surf + we talk you through our ideal Challanger Series hit list. We then recap day one of the Ericeira Challenger Series event and finish off with a call in with Caleb Tancred, fresh off his recent QS 6000 win in Japan.

09-30
01:32:18

#43 - Our WSL Ericeira Challenger Series Preview + Stab 100 Review

In this episode, we get into all the controversies from the recent Stab 100 final in America. We then travel across the globe to Europe where we preview the upcoming WSL Challenger Series in Ericeira. #surfing #podcast #surfer #surf #wsl

09-24
53:40

#42 - ISA World Champion Dane Henry

We caught up with Dane Henry fresh off his world title win in El Salvador. We discuss where his surfing background, what launched him into the global surf scene and where he wants to end up. #surfing #surfer #podcast #australia #waves #surf

09-18
34:16

#41 - Stab High 2025 Leaks and The Great Shark Debate

We have a look into the upcoming Stab High event and the list of top level athletes that will be launching themselves at Sydney's Urban Surf wavepool. We also get into our takes on the current shark situation that is currently being hotly debated across NSW. #shark #surfing #podcast

09-16
01:13:21

#40 - Our WSL Surfer Review: 2025 Edition

In this episode, we break down the men’s WSL Championship Tour, giving our take on each surfer’s season. #surfing #wsl #surf

09-10
01:34:56

#39 - 2025 WSL Finals Review!

We cover all the action that unfolded during the 2025 WSL finals event at Cloudbreak, Fiji. We do a heat by heat breakdown and discuss where this years world title trophy was won and lost.#surfing #surfer #wsl #fiji #barrel #brazil #australia #worldtitle #podcast #wave

09-02
01:24:28

#38 - WSL 2025 Final 5 Preview!

The entire 2025 WSL season comes down to this final event. The five best men and ladies from this years tour face off to see who will be the world champion. We preview the event, peek at the forecast and pick who we think will hoist the trophy. #surfing #podcast #fiji #surf #surfer #worldchampion #worldtour #wsl

08-26
01:14:24

#37 - 2025 Tahiti Pro Teahupo'o Review

We take a glance back at all the action from the recent WSL event at Teahupo'o. We talk about the amazing surfing from the ladies in their final and Jack's unstoppable run through the event.#surfing #podcast #wsl #tahiti #teahupoo #surf #surfer #worldtour

08-20
01:13:38

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