Life's A Beach
Bruce HopkinsThe 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 goo... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 147 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | Mental HealthHealth & FitnessPersonal JournalsSociety & Culture | ||||
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This week Hoppo is joined in the beach shack by Evan Batten. Evan talks about his journey from being a sound recording technician behind the scenes, to being a prominent camera facing journalist on broadcast TV. This extensive experience led Evan to ... more
Hoppo is back in the beach shack with Firerose.
They talk about Firerose's new album Shining Armour and her journey to creating it. Firerose moved from Australia to the US as a 19-year old and has been writing music and acting for as long as she c... more
This week Hoppo is joined in the beach shack by Leanne Moss.
They talk about her time growing up in South Africa, before moving to Australia and later Hong Kong.
Leanne left Hong Kong in 2019 as the riots were heating up, prompting her to move b... more
Dave Winner joins Hoppo in the beach shack to talk about his incredible journey of resilience.
Dave has long been a respected figure in the Coalcliff SLSC and Surf Life Saving Illawarra. On a seemingly normal day out in the water back in August 2... more
Hoppo is joined by former NSW Police Minister Carl Scully and former NSW Assistant Police Commissioner Mark Goodwin to talk about their new book The Cronulla Riots: The Inside Story.
Carl and Mark talk through how and why they put the book togethe... more
This week Hoppo is joined in the beach shack by Joel Turner. Joel has released a remix of his 2004 Aria #1 hit These Kids to celebrate the twenty year anniversary of it's release.
Joel walks Hoppo through his journey from unknown kid to national ce... more
CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with issues of sexual abuse.
This week Hoppo is joined by old friend Michael Venis who shares his story after holding onto it for over forty years.
Michael's message is for those who share a similar story that... more
Hoppo is joined by 3 x Olympic gold medalist Shane Gould. Shane talks through her Olympic experiences and fascinating childhood as well as her academic career, which includes a PhD from the University of Victoria that was among the first scholarly cu... more
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- Michael Venis Podcast
Unfortunately there is a whole other side that has wrecked families, devastated friends, theft, lies and gaol time. There is so much more cruelty and deception affecting many women who Michael ‘loved’. Unfortunately for you Hoppo, this podcast is very upsetting to those left broken, who have rebuilt themselves and families.
Apple Podcasts1Surviving MV
Australia2 years ago - Thank you Hoppo
Thank you so much Hoppo for having Alexis and Jo on to tell their stories. Good on you!!!
Apple Podcasts5mrlayoreoAustralia2 years ago - Hoppo the great
Great array of people interviewed and Hoppo allows each one to tell their story!
Apple Podcasts5bondifitAustralia4 years ago - Life’s A Beach
Such a diverse podcast. Enjoy listening to so many different people with really good life stories. Recommend to all ages.
Apple Podcasts5LABseaAustralia5 years ago - ❤️
There are no more available episodes of Bondi rescue on YouTube soooo podcast it is. 😭
Apple Podcasts5ayvab
Canada5 years ago - Absolutely fantastic podcast
Love the guys from Bondi Rescue I’ve sub huge fan of the show from the U.K. can’t wait for more podcasts to job great work Hoppo give it ago and also sub to the podcast and Bondi rescue TV and Bondi Nation on YouTube you’ll never look back. Xx
Apple Podcasts5Judith 84
United Kingdom5 years ago - Excellent first episode
Loved the first episode, so excited to hear all your stories through this podcast Hoppo!! Love from Canada 😊
Apple Podcasts5NotLanaCanada5 years ago - Great Insight
Absolutely brilliant first podcast!
To have Bennie on the very first one was ideal to give a full view on how Bondi Rescue came about. Loved the story about the Condoms 😂😂.
Congratulations Hoppo - looking forward to the next one 👍🏼👍🏼 xx
Apple Podcasts5MamaCheryl03United Kingdom5 years ago - BEST PODCAST EVER!!!!
It’s so interesting!!!! Best podcast I’ve ever listened too, I really like that it’s based on things the tv show doesn’t directly highlight, I never knew that it started as a special!! 😍🥰💖
Apple Podcasts5happy pando personUnited Kingdom5 years ago
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Recent guests on Life's A Beach include:
1. Evan Batten
2. Leanne Moss
3. Dave Winner
4. Carl Scully
5. Mark Goodwin
6. Joel Turner
7. Michael Venis
8. Shane Gould
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