The LAGO Podcast

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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.
#surfing #surf #wsl #wave #surfer
(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.