MEREWETHER PREVIEW - WHO WILL QUALIFY?

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. We get into how he stays positive when everything feels stacked against him, the mental challenges that come with competing at the highest level, and the lessons he’s taken away from his first year on tour. To wrap things up, Oscar shares what he’s learned, what he’d do differently, and what it’s going to take to earn his way back onto tour next year. It was truly special to sit down and chat with such a humble and honest bloke. We hope you enjoy this yarn as much as we did!

Who’s Winning in Portugal? | Peniche Preview We’re breaking down everything that went down at the recent Challenger Series event in Ericeira, Portugal. A few underground lads rose to the top, but once again, the CT surfers showed why they’re on tour, causing absolute havoc for the new recruits coming through. We chat about who’s already punched their ticket to the 2027 CT, who’s looking good to make the jump, and who might be starting to sweat as the qualifying race heats up. From there, we turn our attention to the upcoming Rip Curl MEO Pro in Peniche. We dive into the forecast, make our predictions and put our reputations on the line with who we think is going to get the job done. We compare fantasy teams, debate who’s beating who, and finish things off by answering your listener questions. As always, thanks heaps for tuning in and supporting what we’re building with LAGO. We appreciate every listen, comment, share and bit of support from the LAGO community. It doesn’t go unnoticed.

Is the Surf Industry Actually Dying? In this episode, we sit down with industry experts Sam Griffiths and Lincoln Eather to take a deep dive into what’s really happening behind the scenes of the surf industry. From the current state of legacy brands, the impact of private equity and licensing, and whether brands like Quiksilver, Billabong and Rip Curl are still relevant, to the changing relationship between surfers, brands and consumers. We get into the stuff that usually stays behind closed doors. We talk about what it actually means to be a “Core Surfer”, whether social media has helped or hurt surfing, the rise of surf influencers, the importance of product vs marketing, the return of Y2K and heritage collections, and why Rip Curl’s Archive Collection has been such a success. We also unpack how ABG and Boardriders operate, why Brazil is such a difficult market for surf brands, where the money has gone for professional surfers, and whether the industry needs to grow at all. This is a rare and honest look at where surfing and the surf industry sits right now and what’s working, what’s changing, and where it could go next. As always - Thank you for tuning in! Drop a comment below about your thoughts on the industry?

On this Ep, we kick things off with something we definitely didn’t see coming… Ethan Ewing riding asymmetrical boards shaped by Ryan Burch. What is going on there?! Is this the combo we didn't know we needed? We also spill the beans that we too have some asym’s coming and whether we will convert… Then we dive headfirst into all things Challenger Series Brazil. Who stepped up when it mattered, who surprised us, and which surfers shockingly fell short? With CT-level talent filling the draw, the battle for those all-important Challenger points is heating up - and if you didn’t know who Ryan Kainalo was before this event, you definitely do now. We break down the standout performances, the biggest disappointments and everything else that caught our attention from Brazil. We give you a little teaser for a massive episode dropping Wednesday, where we ask the big question: IS THE SURF INDUSTRY DEAD? Ft Sam Griffiths & Lincon Eather. You won’t want to miss this one. Honest surf talk, as always. 🎙 Subscribe to LAGO for weekly surf talk, industry debates and everything happening in the world of surfing.

In this EP, we allow our intern Harry O’Brien, who you might recognise from our Central America vlogs, to the studio for a deep dive into everything happening in the world of competitive surfing. With the Challenger Series kicking off in Brazil, we break down who we think has what it takes to win, we question the Aussie-on-Aussie friendly fire in the heat draw, and the big question: should CT surfers be competing in Challenger Series events and taking crucial points away from the guys and girls fighting to qualify? We then dissect the controversial Natural Selection event. Was it a groundbreaking success or did they completely miss the mark? We get into the format, the location, the hype and whether the event actually delivered. And finally, we talk about Quikfest - A stacked field of surf legends and current stars going head-to-head. Who came out on top and who consumed the most beers. As always - Thank you for tuning in! Means the world <3