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The LAGO Podcast

The Lago Podcast
Surfing
World Surf League
Challenger Series
WSL
Snapper Rocks
Competitive Surfing
Bells Beach
2025 WSL Finals
Australia
Pipeline
Cloudbreak
Stab High
Fiji
Yago Dora
El Salvador Pro
Connor O'leary
Social Media
2026 WSL World Tour
Ryan Crosby
Erin Brooks

• 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: childe.co/LAGO Support the brands that su... more

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We watched the Finals of the Philippines Pro while recording this one, and we give you our LIVE reactions to what unfolded in the final — no cuts, no edits, just raw reactions as it all went down.

Was this the best event to watch all year? We own wh... more

This week on The LAGO Podcast, we’re breaking down the Philippines Pro and giving our picks for who we think will take the win. We also bring in our very own LAGO Intern, Scrap (Harry O’Brien), to share some firsthand experience surfing Cloud 9.

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DOES THE WSL HAVE A JUDGING ISSUE? | RIP CURL PRO PORTUGAL RECAP 󰐨

Have the judges got it wrong, or are we surf fans just a little too passionate? 👀

This week on The LAGO Podcast, we kicked things off by diving into some of the WSL scores that ha... more

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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. more

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Recent Guests

Harry O'Brien
LAGO intern and surfer who competed in a Cloud 9 QS event
The LAGO Podcast
Episode: WHO’S WINNING CLOUD 9? | WSL Phillipines Pro Preview
Oscar Berry
Australian professional surfer competing on the World Surf League Challenger Series
World Surf League
Episode: HOW OSCAR BERRY BROKE THE CURSE | 2026 Season Debrief
Sam Griffiths
Mentor and friend of the hosts
Episode: ETHAN EWING'S NEW BOARD'S + BRAZIL CHALLENGER SERIES WRAP
Lincoln Ether
Industry figure and guest on the podcast
Episode: ETHAN EWING'S NEW BOARD'S + BRAZIL CHALLENGER SERIES WRAP
Sam Mcintosh
Founder and STAB MAG founder interviewee
STAB MAG / STAB
Episode: SAM MCINTOSH | STAB MAG FOUNDER
Sheldon Simkus
Professional surfer
Episode: SHELDON SIMKUS | LIFE AFTER THE QUEY
Owen Wright
Professional surfer, former world tour competitor, SSL participant
SSL (Surfing Super League)
Episode: THE SURFING SUPER LEAGUE EXPLAINED | OWEN WRIGHT + CHRIS MATER
Chris Mater
CEO and founder of the Surfing Super League, former executive at Red Bull and Surfing Australia
Surfing Super League
Episode: THE SURFING SUPER LEAGUE EXPLAINED | OWEN WRIGHT + CHRIS MATER
Soli Bailey
Professional surfer and free surfer
Maps to Nowhere / Soli Bailey branding
Episode: SOLI BAILEY Almost Never Surfed Again!!

Hosts

Zac Wightman
Host of The LAGO Podcast with a longstanding role in shaping camp life and tour discussion.
Finlay Wightman
Co-host with a deep background in camp culture and surf tour dynamics, often driving travel and gear conversations.
Zach Wightman
Co-host focused on media angles and tour insights, frequently ties together sponsor narratives with race dynamics.
Finlay James
Guest-appearing host/analyst contributing to on-site heat breakdowns and camp life commentary.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 215 ratings
  • You should subscribe to LAGO

    The Lago boys do an outstanding job. They are funny, curious and experts in surfing. Importantly they are current covering things that surfers care about. 5 stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lamaters
    Australiaa month ago
  • Finleys Forey

    Finley needs to throw his Forey on the Shorey and scrape a fin at Burleigh.

    Finlepe 2.0

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MerleSkeeter
    Australia2 months ago
  • Please more pods!

    Love the Podcast, please make it 2 at least a week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bashiiiiii
    Germany2 months ago
  • Best pod ever

    I’ve listened to every episode and every one just seems to get better and better and I look forward to more episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mtt cropuuncjfmdfem
    Australia5 months ago
  • Best surfing pod out there

    Been listening since it started and look forward to every new ep. The Rusty boys interview was mental.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chase_waves
    Australiaa year ago

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Many fans appreciate the coverage of sponsorship shifts and journey-from-competitor narratives.
Listeners praise the show for honest, insider-level surf industry talk and strong guest lineups.
The banter and humor balanced with skillful analysis keeps listeners engaged and coming back.

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#173
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Apple Podcasts
#195
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DOES SURFING HAVE A JUDGING PROBLEM? | WSL Peniche Pro Review
Q: Why don't wetsuit companies make colored wetsuits worn by their team riders?
The hosts discuss the appeal of making distinctive team-rider suits available to consumers. They note that athlete-specific designs may be intended for visibility or as a perk for the surfer, though releasing them commercially could also make sense.
DOES SURFING HAVE A JUDGING PROBLEM? | WSL Peniche Pro Review
Q: Does WSL have a judging issue?
The hosts say the judging is mostly good, while acknowledging mistakes and arguing that subjective scoring inevitably produces disagreement. They review several scores from the Portugal event and reject the claim that close calls prove national bias.
WHO’S WINNING CLOUD 9? | WSL Phillipines Pro Preview
Q: How much more surfers can Cloud 9 handle after the circus leaves?
They say the wave is already crowded and the event will bring it more attention, but its fickle conditions and distance may limit any increase in travel.
WHO’S WINNING CLOUD 9? | WSL Phillipines Pro Preview
Q: Will barrel score better than turns and airs?
The hosts and Harry expect barrels to score well, but say the event's conditions and judging criteria will determine the balance.
WHO'S WINNING PORTUGAL? | Peniche CT Preview + Ericeira CS Review
Q: If you are Ryan Canale or Sierra Kerr, are you going to Nui for the Challenger Series or are you getting reps in other CT joints?
They say the surfers must weigh the benefits of Challenger Series ranking points and awards against opportunities for Championship Tour experience. Sierra had already chosen to skip the Fiji wild card and compete in Brazil, a decision the hosts support as a prudent way to secure qualification.

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A candid, surfer-focused show that blends on-the-ground tour analysis with travel anecdotes, sponsor chatter, and fantasy-picks banter. Episodes consistently cover contest results, heat strategies, circuit dynamics, and the business of surf branding, all with a casual, humorous tone and a bias toward honest storytelling over formal interviewing. Notable for its self-aware banter, deep ties to surf camps and travel culture, and frequent sponsor integrations, the show feels like a veteran crew sharing insider perspectives while breaking down how athletes perform, market moves unfold, and tours evolve. Potential listeners will likely enjoy equals parts event analysis, industry gossip, and relatable camp-life storytelling that stands out from t... more

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