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Life's A Beach

The Life’s A Beach Podcast is presented by Head Lifeguard and TV personality, Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins. Known to his fans as the fun-loving, down to earth Lifeguard from Bondi Rescue, Hoppo has spent nearly 30 years working on Australia’ most infamous beach and will open up to fans like never before. Portraying another side to the lovable larrikin, Hoppo and guests will discuss life stories - the good, the bad and everything in between in an open and candid forum. Each week they will share their own challenges and struggles and in true Hoppo style there will be some light-hearted jokes and banter along the way. Hoppo hopes the experiences that are shared will resonate with the audience, as the old saying goes… while Life’s A Beach, it can also be a bitch!

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Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
46 minutes
Episodes
147
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Ep 86- Andy Paschalidis

Ep 86- Andy Paschalidis

Pro sports commentator and cofounder of 'Heartbeat of Football,' Andy 'The Alphabet' Paschalidis hits the beach shack this week. He speaks about his entrance into this career path and the things he e…

01:06:14  |   Sun 18 Sep 2022
Ep 85- Michael Klim

Ep 85- Michael Klim

Olympic Swimmer Michael Klim joins Hoppo in the beach shack this week to chat about his development and journey towards earning his Olympic and Commonwealth Gold medals. Bearing several world records…

00:52:18  |   Sun 11 Sep 2022
Ep 84- Rick Grossman

Ep 84- Rick Grossman

Rock and roll legend Rick Grossman joins Hoppo in the beach shack for this week's episode of Life's a Beach. Playing huge roles in massive bands such as the Divinyls and the Hoodoo Gurus. He talks ab…

00:59:44  |   Sun 04 Sep 2022
Ep 83- Mick Maroney

Ep 83- Mick Maroney

Legendary Triathlon athlete Mick Maroney comes in this week to chat about the amazing things he's done in his career. Spanning from Ironman Races to a marathon swim from Mexico to Cuba, Maroney has i…

00:51:21  |   Sun 28 Aug 2022
Ep 82- Harries and Kerrbox

Ep 82- Harries and Kerrbox

Don't miss this episode as Hoppo and his long-time mates Harries and Kerrbox hit the beach shack to tell their amazing stories! All their hard work on the beach, but also all the fun and games they s…

01:02:20  |   Sun 21 Aug 2022
Ep 81- Andrew Lloyd

Ep 81- Andrew Lloyd

This week, Hoppo is lucky enough to be joined by the iconic and legendary Andrew Lloyd. Stay tuned post chat as Wally jumps back in the beach shack!

For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at h…

00:39:49  |   Sun 14 Aug 2022
Ep 80- Toby Martin

Ep 80- Toby Martin

Hoppo is joined by former professional surfer and Northern Beaches' legend, Toby Martin! He speaks about his experience growing up in the beaches and the pipeline he experienced to becoming a pro sur…

00:59:03  |   Sun 07 Aug 2022
Ep 79- Richard Fogarty

Ep 79- Richard Fogarty

Professional boxing and MMA Coach Richard Fogarty tunes in this week to tell his story about his upbringing. He talks about his introduction to fighting in the '70s and the bullying he experienced in…

00:49:04  |   Sun 31 Jul 2022
Ep 78- Allie Smith

Ep 78- Allie Smith

Professional Netball player Allie Smith enters the beach shack this week to speak of her experience with the Melbourne Vixens and the consequent move to Sydney to play with the New South Wales Swifts…

00:48:39  |   Sun 24 Jul 2022
Ep- 77 Glenn Gorick

Ep- 77 Glenn Gorick

Retired Sergeant of the New South Wales Police Force, professional sportsman and director of the Cronulla Sharks Rugby League Club Glenn Gorick tunes in for this week's podcast. He speaks to Hoppo ab…

01:06:11  |   Sun 17 Jul 2022
Ep 76- Josh Burke

Ep 76- Josh Burke

Hoppo returns for Life's a Beach this week with former lifeguard Josh Burke. He tells his story about his struggles with the expectations he faced being the son of an elite athlete and how he tackled…

00:44:11  |   Mon 11 Jul 2022
Ep 75- Keegan Hipgrave

Ep 75- Keegan Hipgrave

This week, joining Hoppo in the beach shack is retired, National Rugby League player Keegan Hipgrave to share his story about his career as an athlete. Despite the unfortunate, premature ending to hi…

00:43:58  |   Sun 19 Jun 2022
Ep 74- Harries and Deano

Ep 74- Harries and Deano

This week on Life's a Beach, Hoppo is joined by Harries and Deano to talk about their experience as lifeguards, the production of Bondi Rescue and how it led to their nominations and winnings of the …

00:49:36  |   Sun 12 Jun 2022
Ep 73- Rupert Guinness

Ep 73- Rupert Guinness

This week on Life's A Beach, Hoppo is joined by sports writer and author Rupert Guinness! He's covered multiple sports events from Tour de France to the Olympic games. 

Matt Colquhoun returns for bea…

00:52:48  |   Sun 05 Jun 2022
Ep 72- Harris Saffron

Ep 72- Harris Saffron

Harris Saffron joins Hoppo for Life's a Beach this week to tell his stories and experiences living in Bondi for his whole life. He chats about his childhood and some of the changes to Bondi that he w…

00:58:48  |   Sun 29 May 2022
Ep 71- Jamal Hill

Ep 71- Jamal Hill

This week on Life's a Beach, American Paralympian Jamal Hill joins Hoppo for a chat about his life leading up to his career as an athlete and the foundation of his organisation Swim Up Hill. He speak…

00:55:56  |   Sun 22 May 2022
Ep 70- Sam White

Ep 70- Sam White

Sam White joins us in the beach shack this week to tell us about her experience with domestic violence, and how she turned her life around to become the positive and entrepreneurial person she is tod…

00:48:21  |   Sat 14 May 2022
Ep 69- Mark McGaw

Ep 69- Mark McGaw

This week on Life's A Beach, Hoppo chats to footy legend Mark "Sparkles" McGaw about his experience as an athlete and the ups and downs that come with it. Mark tells us about his time playing in diff…

00:49:37  |   Sun 08 May 2022
Ep 68- Charlotte Griffin

Ep 68- Charlotte Griffin

This week on Life's A Beach, Hoppo invites Charlotte Griffin into the beach shack to talk about her daughter living with autism. Charlotte chats about their journey, the challenges but most important…

00:50:21  |   Sun 01 May 2022
Ep 67- Emma Sayle

Ep 67- Emma Sayle

This week on Life's A Beach, we have the phenomenal Emma Sayle in the beach shack. Emma is the founder of Killing Kittens and is has made a living from liberating women and couples and breaking stigm…

00:58:36  |   Sun 24 Apr 2022
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