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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!

Personal Journals Comedy Interviews Mental Health Society & Culture Comedy Health & Fitness
Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
46 minutes
Episodes
147
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Ep 66- My Story Part 2

Ep 66- My Story Part 2

Well you loved the first one so we thought we'd give you a second! Each week, Hoppo talks to people about their stories but we quite rarely hear about his. Tune in this week as Hoppo opens up even mo…

00:44:57  |   Sun 17 Apr 2022
Ep 65- Hollie McKay

Ep 65- Hollie McKay

We’ve seen news and footage circulating around the ongoing war in Ukraine, but Hoppo wanted to go beyond what we are seeing on our screens. This week, Hoppo chats to journalist Hollie McKay who takes…

00:58:33  |   Sun 10 Apr 2022
Ep 64- Candice Janit

Ep 64- Candice Janit

Another week, another fresh episode of Life's A Beach! Enjoy this amazing chat with Candice Janit. 20yrs ago Hoppo resuscitated Candice after she drowned at Bondi while surfing.

This week Jesse joins…

00:47:55  |   Sun 03 Apr 2022
Ep 63- Anthony Seibold

Ep 63- Anthony Seibold

This week, Hoppo welcomes the one and only Anthony Seibold into the beach shack.

Anthony coached the Sth Sydney Rabbitohs and Brisbane Broncos in the NRL. He went through some dark and tough times du…

00:44:54  |   Sun 27 Mar 2022
Ep 62- Sarah Davis

Ep 62- Sarah Davis

This week, Hoppo chats to Sarah Davis who fulfilled her dream of paddling the Nile River. They cover her journey towards this and what it took to get there.

Jesse joins Hoppo in the beach shack for b…

00:52:41  |   Sun 20 Mar 2022
Ep 61- Phil Clayton

Ep 61- Phil Clayton

This week, Hoppo welcomes former profession ironman Phil Clayton into the beach shack where they talk about his incredible career and so much more.

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00:49:04  |   Sun 13 Mar 2022
Ep 60- Jay Allen

Ep 60- Jay Allen

This week, Hoppo chats to melanoma survivor Jay Allen as they dive much deeper into dealing with the effects of skin cancer and sun prevention. Jay has been working hard raising money for his  charit…

00:52:03  |   Sun 06 Mar 2022
Ep 59- Tackling Illegal Baiting with Jess Van Der Meer

Ep 59- Tackling Illegal Baiting with Jess Van Der Meer

This week, Hoppo speaks to Jess Van Der Meer who recently lost a dog she has been training, as a result of illegal baiting in her local government area. To understand more, Hoppo invites a Northern B…

00:45:59  |   Sun 27 Feb 2022
Ep 58- Mario Marfella

Ep 58- Mario Marfella

This week, familiar voice and friend of the podcast Lifeguard Mario Marfella joins Hoppo in the beach shack to talk about his lifeguarding career and his latest endeavour which saw him partake in the…

00:52:04  |   Sun 20 Feb 2022
Ep 57- Brendan Cowell

Ep 57- Brendan Cowell

This week, we welcome actor Brendan Cowell into the beach shack. They chat about his life, career and everything inbetween. You won't want to miss it!

 

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00:50:18  |   Sun 13 Feb 2022
Ep 56- Robbie Maddison

Ep 56- Robbie Maddison

This week, Hoppo chats to motocross world champion Robbie Maddison who achieved the impossible, jumping his motorcycle to the top of the Arc de Triomphe at the Paris Las Vegas.Then he came back down.…

00:53:53  |   Sun 06 Feb 2022
Ep 55- Guy Leech

Ep 55- Guy Leech

This week, Hoppo welcomes Guy Leech into the Beach Shack. Guy was the first person to win the famous Coolangatta Gold race on the Gold Coast. The movie Coolangatta Gold was made at the same time.

For…

00:42:33  |   Sun 30 Jan 2022
Ep 54- My Story

Ep 54- My Story

This week on Life's A Beach, Hoppo opens up to friend and Clinical Psychologist Dr David Said about the time he hit rock bottom. 

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00:52:24  |   Sun 23 Jan 2022
Ep 53: Rob Brander

Ep 53: Rob Brander

Welcome to Season 3 of Life's A Beach! Hoppo is kicking off the new year with a masterclass about water safety through a chat with Rob Brander AKA DR Rip

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00:38:36  |   Sun 16 Jan 2022
Ep 52- Merry Christmas!

Ep 52- Merry Christmas!

This week, Hoppo jumps behind the mic to wish you all a happy holiday, chat about his highlights of the year and hint at what to expect for Life's A Beach next year. Enjoy!

For all things Life's a Be…

00:05:19  |   Mon 20 Dec 2021
Ep 51- Craig Alexander

Ep 51- Craig Alexander

This week, Hoppo sits down with Craig Alexander about his amazing triathlon career and the training preparation physically and mentally.

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00:58:06  |   Sun 05 Dec 2021
Ep 50- Shannah Kennedy Returns

Ep 50- Shannah Kennedy Returns

This week Shannah Kennedy returns to the beach shack to talk all about her new book: Plan B

https://www.booktopia.com.au/plan-b-shannah-kennedy/book/9781761041075.html

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00:44:03  |   Sun 28 Nov 2021
Ep 49- John Bowe

Ep 49- John Bowe

This week on Life's A Beach, Hoppo chats to V8 super car racing legend John Bowe about his incredible career including winning the Bathurst 1000 twice and the battles he has faced along the way. Then…

00:47:48  |   Sun 21 Nov 2021
Ep 48- Bonnie Hancock

Ep 48- Bonnie Hancock

This week, Hoppo chats with the determined Bonnie Hancock as she tells us about the huge endeavour she is about to take on by paddling an ocean ski around Australia.

For all things Life's a Beach, vi…

00:44:25  |   Sun 14 Nov 2021
Ep 47- Jason McCormack

Ep 47- Jason McCormack

This week, Hoppo speaks to Jason McCormack about the struggles he's faced and how he overcame them. Then we have the rest of the show as usual- enjoy!

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00:38:12  |   Sun 07 Nov 2021
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